SEND Learning Support Assistant - Morpeth (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

SEND and Autism Awareness training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term opportunities

Professional development support

Wellbeing guidance

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming specialist setting in Morpeth. You'll support pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, helping them access education, build confidence and achieve meaningful progress.

You'll become an important part of a dedicated team focused on creating positive experiences and opportunities for every learner, while benefiting from CPD and safeguarding training and ongoing local consultant support.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient nature required.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential.
• Positive and adaptable attitude needed.
• Reliable and professional approach expected.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Passion for supporting SEND learners.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting class-based learning activities.
• Encouraging independence and communication.
• Assisting with targeted interventions.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing.
• Building positive relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with teaching staff.
• Celebrating progress and achievements.

Skills

Caring and patient nature

Strong interpersonal skills

Positive and adaptable attitude

Reliable and professional approach

Ability to work collaboratively

Passion for supporting SEND learners

Job description

Provide the support, patience and encouragement that helps learners achieve their full potential.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming specialist setting in Morpeth. You'll support pupils with a variety of additional learning needs, helping them access education, build confidence and achieve meaningful progress.

You'll become an important part of a dedicated team focused on creating positive experiences and opportunities for every learner.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We take the time to match support staff with schools where they can thrive and make a real difference.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND and Autism Awareness training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term opportunities
• Professional development support
• Wellbeing guidance

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting class-based learning activities
• Encouraging independence and communication
• Assisting with targeted interventions
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teaching staff
• Celebrating progress and achievements

What we're looking for

• Caring and patient nature
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive and adaptable attitude
• Reliable and professional approach
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Passion for supporting SEND learners

Who this role would suit

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

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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