Send Support Assistant | Primary Send Classroom

Protocol Education; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across mainstream, SEND,

Easy registration to start quickly

Referral scheme rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a patient SEND Support Assistant to join a SEND classroom at a primary school in the centre of Newcastle. You will support pupils with learning, routines, and social-emotional development in a caring, structured environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with SEND, a calm and nurturing approach, and a talent for building strong relationships with pupils and staff. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments are part of the role, with weekly PAYE payroll as standard.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Calm, positive and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Backgrounds in teaching assistant, care, youth or support roles are valuable.
• Experience with autism, speech and language needs or behaviour support is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils within the SEND classroom with their learning and development.
• Helping children stay engaged with activities and classroom routines.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and support staff.
• Supporting communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Creating a positive, structured environment where pupils feel safe and confident.

Job description

We’re looking for a patient, caring SEND Support Assistant to join the SEND classroom at a Primary School in the centre of Newcastle. This role is all about helping children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn in a setting designed to meet their individual needs.

If you’re calm under pressure, encouraging by nature, and love seeing children build confidence step by step, this could be a brilliant fit.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils within the SEND classroom with their learning and development
• Helping children stay engaged with activities and classroom routines
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and support staff
• Supporting communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
• Creating a positive, structured environment where pupils feel safe and confident

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A calm, positive, and nurturing approach
• Someone who builds strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Backgrounds in teaching assistant roles, care work, youth work, or support work are all valuable

Experience with autism, speech and language needs, or behaviour support would be a real bonus.

About the School

This is a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong focus on supporting every child to succeed. The school has a dedicated SEND provision where pupils receive tailored support in a structured, nurturing environment.

Staff at the school are known for their teamwork and commitment to helping children feel confident and included. There’s a real sense of community across the school, and support staff play a huge part in making the classroom a safe and positive place to learn.

You’ll be joining a team that values patience, kindness, and the impact great support staff can have on a child’s day.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support from someone who listens
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and specialist settings
• Easy registration so you can start working quickly
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for recommending friends

If you’re ready to support children who need a little extra help and make a real difference in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.