SEN Support Assistant - Specialist SEND School | Gateshead

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking caring SEN Support Assistants to join a specialist SEND school in Gateshead. You will work with pupils who require additional support to access learning and develop essential social, emotional and communication skills.

This role offers term-time, full-time hours and the chance to gain valuable classroom experience while making a real difference in students' lives. A calm, patient approach and a genuine interest in SEND are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
• Genuine interest in supporting pupils with SEND.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm, patient and empathetic nature.
• Ability to adapt to individual learning needs.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Supporting pupils with their learning, engagement and wellbeing.
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and resilience.
• Building strong and supportive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

SEND experience

Child experience

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

SEN Support Assistant - Specialist SEND School | Gateshead

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can help children and young people overcome barriers to learning?

Protocol Education is seeking caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Support Assistants to join a specialist SEND school in Gateshead. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with a variety of needs while gaining valuable experience within a dedicated and supportive school environment.

Location: Gateshead
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only

About the Role

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning and develop essential social, emotional and communication skills. You will play a vital role in helping students achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Working on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Supporting pupils with their learning, engagement and wellbeing
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Encouraging confidence, independence and resilience
• Building strong and supportive relationships with pupils and staff

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with SEND
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient and empathetic nature
• The ability to adapt to individual learning needs
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Ideal Experience

This role would suit:

• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Behaviour Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Support Workers
• Care Assistants
• Residential Support Workers
• Graduates considering a career in education, psychology or therapy

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Access to high-quality CPD and training courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people

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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