SEND Support Assistant - Northumberland

Protocol Education Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruitingSEND Support Assistants to work in Northumberland specialist schools. The role focuses on supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD and other needs, helping them access learning and build confidence. You will work closely with teachers to support lessons, routines and inclusive practice across the school day.

The position is full-time, term-time only, with safeguarding checks in place. DBS clearance and ongoing training are required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs is preferred.
• Ability to work with a team and follow instructions.
• DBS check and safeguarding training may be required or provided.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Support social, emotional and academic development.
• Encourage communication and independence.
• Support pupils during unstructured times.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and families.
• Help create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Resilience

Job description

SEND Support Assistant - Northumberland

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to achieve their full potential?

Protocol Education is working with specialist SEND schools across Northumberland and is seeking caring, resilient and dedicated SEND Support Assistants to join supportive school teams.

Location: Northumberland
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only

About the Role

As a SEND Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils with Autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, sensory needs and moderate learning difficulties. You'll provide tailored support that enables pupils to access learning, develop social skills and grow in confidence.

You will play a key role in helping pupils navigate the school day, celebrate their achievements and overcome barriers that may affect their education.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Supporting social, emotional and academic development
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Supporting pupils during unstructured times
• Building strong relationships with pupils and families
• Helping create a safe and inclusive learning environment

This Role Would Suit

• Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Assistants
• Nursery Practitioners
• 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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