SEND Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Heaton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term opportunities in Gateshead

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a SEND Learning Support Assistant with an Occupational Therapy background for a primary school in Gateshead. The role focuses on personalised support to pupils with SEND, including sensory processing and emotional regulation, to help children reach academic and social goals.

You will work with teachers, parents, and SEND professionals, applying therapeutic strategies and maintaining calm, adaptable support. Training and consultancy are provided.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy degree or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist children with sensory processing and emotional regulation.
• Support communication, social development, and engagement in learning.
• Implement recommendations and therapeutic strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and SEND professionals.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Relevant experience

Job description

SEND Learning Support Assistant (Occupational Therapy Background)

Protocol Education is working with a primary school in Gateshead to recruit a SEND Learning Support Assistant with an Occupational Therapy background.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of personalised support and wants to help children with additional needs achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

The Role

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND.
• Assist children with sensory processing and emotional regulation.
• Support communication, social development, and engagement in learning.
• Implement recommendations and therapeutic strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and SEND professionals.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• An Occupational Therapy degree or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to remain calm, patient, and adaptable.

What We Offer

• Weekly PAYE pay.
• Free CPD and SEND-specific training.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Long-term opportunities within Gateshead schools.
• A rewarding role supporting children to reach their full potential.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.