SEND Classroom Support Assistant - Bedlington (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

SEND training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term opportunities

Career development support

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Classroom Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Bedlington. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Autism, learning difficulties, communication needs and SEMH needs, helping them access learning and participate fully in school life.

You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff, providing encouragement, consistency and guidance that helps every learner feel valued and capable of success.

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic, and committed to helping young people succeed.
• Calm, approachable, and a positive role model.
• Strong communication skills and adaptability.
• Passionate about inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Encourage participation in lessons and activities.
• Support communication and social development.
• Assist with emotional regulation strategies.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with learners.
• Support teachers throughout the school day.
• Celebrate achievements and progress.

Job description

SEND Classroom Support Assistant – Bedlington (Full-Time)

Help create positive learning experiences that build confidence, independence and achievement.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Classroom Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Bedlington. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Autism, learning difficulties, communication needs and SEMH needs, helping them access learning and participate fully in school life.

You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff, providing encouragement, consistency and guidance that helps every learner feel valued and capable of success.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We understand that every child deserves the right support to thrive. We'll help you find a role where your contribution is recognised and your development is supported.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND and Behaviour Management training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career development support
• Wellbeing resources and guidance

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Encouraging participation in lessons and activities
• Supporting communication and social development
• Assisting with emotional regulation strategies
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Building positive relationships with learners
• Supporting teachers throughout the school day
• Celebrating achievements and progress

What We're looking for

You'll be patient, enthusiastic and committed to helping young people succeed.

You'll also be:

• Calm and approachable
• A positive role model
• A strong communicator
• Flexible and adaptable
• Passionate about inclusive education

Experience working with children, SEND learners or vulnerable adults is desirable.

Who this role would suit

• Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Learning Support Assistants
• Youth Workers
• Psychology Graduates
• Care Professionals

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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