SEND support assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEND Support Assistants for full-time, long-term roles in a nurturing primary school. This position involves working with children who have experienced trauma and have social, emotional, and mental health needs. The ideal candidates will be psychology graduates or those with experience in mental health and social care, ready to make a significant impact in education. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help shape young lives and foster a positive learning atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ideal for psychology graduates or individuals with experience in mental health.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and complex needs in an inclusive setting.
• Build trusting relationships to help overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Emotional regulation strategies

Building relationships

Education

Degree in Psychology

Experience in mental health

Experience in social care

Job description

SEND Support Assistants Needed – Full-Time, Long-Term Roles

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Protocol Education is seeking SEND Support Assistants to join a well-led, nurturing primary school in North Tyneside.

This full-time, term-time only role involves working with children who have experienced significant trauma and have Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs). The school provides a structured and supportive environment where staff are valued, and pupils are given the tools they need to succeed.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs in a well-organised and inclusive setting
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment
• Building trusting relationships with pupils to help them overcome barriers to learning
• Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviour through tailored strategies

Who Would Be Suitable?
This role would be ideal for psychology graduates, former youth workers, or individuals with experience in mental health and social care who want to make a real impact in education. A background in supporting young people with additional needs is beneficial, but a calm, patient, and empathetic approach is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and well-run school, where your contribution will have a lasting impact. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape young lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Protocol Education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.