SEND Support Assistant - Heaton (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Heaton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd is seeking a SEND Support Assistant for a full-time, long-term role in Heaton. You will provide 1:1 SEND support, assist pupils during lessons, and deliver small-group interventions to boost learning. Work closely with the SEND team to promote communication, social development, and positive behaviour.

The role is based in Heaton with a daily pay range of £92.63–£102.00. All applicants should meet safeguarding requirements and training per DfE guidance.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Safeguarding training and DBS checks are emphasized across Protocol Education’s safeguarding policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEND support.
• Support pupils during lessons.
• Deliver small-group interventions.
• Encourage communication and social development.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate with the school's SEND team.

Skills

SEND support

Communication

Behaviour support

Patience

Education

SEND background

Care Work

Support Work

Youth Work

Psychology

Teaching Assistance

Job description

SEND Support Assistant - Heaton (Full-Time)

Every child learns differently. Could you provide the support that helps them succeed?

A nurturing primary school in Heaton is looking for a SEND Support Assistant to work with pupils who require additional support with learning, communication and emotional regulation.

You'll provide tailored support that helps children build confidence, access learning and enjoy school life.

Location: Heaton
Pay: £92.63 - £102 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1:1 SEND support
• Supporting pupils during lessons
• Delivering small-group interventions
• Encouraging communication and social development
• Promoting positive behaviour strategies
• Working alongside the school's SEND team

We're looking for someone who is

• Calm and patient
• A confident communicator
• Adaptable and resilient
• Passionate about helping children thrive

Ideal backgrounds include

• SEND
• Care Work
• Support Work
• Youth Work
• Psychology
• Teaching Assistance

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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