SEND Support Assistant - Morpeth

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

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Morpeth is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to help pupils with autism, speech and language needs, and social communication difficulties. You’ll work 1:1 and in small groups to build confidence and engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and SEND staff, adapting activities to individual needs, and supporting emotional wellbeing and independence. A patient, reliable communicator with a passion for inclusive education will thrive in this

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in educational settings.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding training.
• Ability to adapt activities to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Adapting activities to suit individual needs
• Encouraging communication and engagement
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Working closely with teachers and SEND staff

Skills

1:1 support

Strong communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Background in SEND/Teaching Support

Job description

Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

A welcoming specialist setting in Morpeth is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including Autism, speech and language needs, and social communication difficulties.

You’ll become part of a supportive team focused on helping pupils build confidence, independence and a positive relationship with education.

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

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Adapting activities to suit individual needs
• Encouraging communication and engagement
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Working closely with teachers and SEND staff

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Supportive and patient
• A strong communicator
• Adaptable and proactive
• Reliable and professional
• Passionate about inclusive education

Ideal backgrounds include:

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

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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