SEN Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistant for a primary school in Gateshead. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis, helping them engage with lessons and routines. The ideal candidate is patient, kind, and passionate about making a difference in children's lives. This full-time, long-term position has a salary of £85–£100 per day, starting ASAP.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the appropriate qualifications and training.
• All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Help children engage with lessons and routines.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Encourage independence and confidence.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Relationship building

Encouraging independence

Job description

1. SEN Learning Support Assistant – Primary Setting

Location: Gateshead
Salary: £85–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP

Do you love helping children feel confident, calm, and ready to learn? A friendly primary school is looking for an SEN Learning Support Assistant to support pupils who need a little extra encouragement during the school day.

This role is perfect if you enjoy building relationships, celebrating progress, and being that steady, reassuring presence in the classroom.

The role includes:

• Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Helping children engage with lessons and routines
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
• Encouraging independence and confidence

You’ll suit this role if you’re patient, kind, and genuinely care about making a difference.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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