SEND Support Assistant - Secondary School - South Tyneside

Protocol Education Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking a SEND Support Assistant to work with secondary school students with additional needs. The role involves providing tailored support to help students access learning and promoting positive behaviors. Ideal candidates should have experience with SEND and a patient, empathetic approach. This temporary position offers ongoing support and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free online CPD

Ongoing support from dedicated consultant

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Calm under pressure and passionate about helping young people.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students who have a range of additional needs.
• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEND.
• Create a safe, calm and trustworthy presence around the school.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs

Patient, empathetic approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

Confidence to support pupils with differing needs

Job description

SEND Support Assistant – Secondary School – South Tyneside

If you’re calm under pressure and passionate about helping young people with additional needs feel understood and supported, this Secondary SEND Support role could be a brilliant fit. A local secondary school is looking for someone steady, caring and confident to join their SEND team and make a real difference to pupils who need extra guidance.

What the role involves as a SEND Support Assistant

You’ll work directly with students who have a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and stay settled in class. No two days will look the same, and you’ll be part of a supportive team who value patience, teamwork and consistency.

You may work one‑to‑one, support small groups or help pupils within the classroom alongside the teacher.

How you’ll make an impact as a SEND Support Assistant

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEND
• Helping young people manage routines, emotions and behaviour
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Encouraging positive engagement in lessons
• Supporting pupils during transitions, unstructured times or challenging moments
• Creating a safe, calm and trustworthy presence around the school

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs
• A patient, empathetic approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence to support pupils with differing needs
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

What you’ll gain through Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
• Free online CPD including SEND, SEMH, de‑escalation and behaviour modules
• Ongoing support from your own dedicated consultant
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities in secondary, SEND and alternative provision settings

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, a collection of specialist education organisations committed to helping schools deliver the best outcomes for their pupils. Being part of SEG means we can offer stronger support, wider expertise and more opportunities for our educators. We work closely with secondary schools across the region to place caring, capable staff where they’re needed most, keeping our approach warm, honest and people‑first.

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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