SEND Support Assistant - Primary School

Protocol Education Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free SEND CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Protocol Education is hiring a SEND Support Assistant for a primary school in Gateshead. The role focuses on supporting children with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language difficulties.

You will work closely with the SENCO and teachers to tailor support, build confidence, and help pupils participate in lessons, while promoting positive social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduates seeking school-based experience.
• Experience as SEND Teaching Assistants preferred.
• Backgrounds in care, youth work, or support services welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group SEND support
• Supporting pupils to engage successfully in lessons
• Encouraging positive social and emotional development
• Supporting behaviour regulation strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning activities
• Building trusting relationships with pupils and families

Skills

Psychology graduates

SEND Teaching Assistants

Care/Youth work background

Patience & resilience

Job description

SEND Support Assistant - Primary School, Gateshead

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and a positive experience of school life.

Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will provide tailored support to children with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language difficulties.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group SEND support
• Supporting pupils to engage successfully in lessons
• Encouraging positive social and emotional development
• Supporting behaviour regulation strategies
• Working collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning activities
• Building trusting relationships with pupils and families

We Are Looking For

• Psychology graduates seeking school-based experience
• Experienced SEND Teaching Assistants
• Individuals with backgrounds in care, youth work or support services
• Patient, resilient and compassionate professionals

About the School

This Gateshead primary school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The school has a strong reputation for supporting pupils with additional needs and fostering positive relationships throughout the community.

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free SEND-focused CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term career opportunities
• Simple and supportive onboarding process

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.