SEND Support | Primary SEN Classroom

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an experienced SEND Support Assistant to join a friendly primary SEN classroom in Westerhope with an immediate start.

You will support children with additional needs, helping them engage in learning, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes within a nurturing school environment. The role requires patience, resilience and strong teamwork to implement learning strategies alongside teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is essential.
• Experience within a primary school or SEN setting is highly desirable.
• A patient, resilient and caring approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND within a primary SEN classroom.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support.
• Encouraging engagement, independence and participation in lessons.
• Working closely with teaching staff to implement learning and support strategies.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Caring approach

Job description

Are you an experienced SEND Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join a primary SEN classroom in Westerhope with an immediate start.

This is a rewarding role supporting children with additional needs, helping them engage in learning, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes within a nurturing primary school environment.

About the School

You will be joining a welcoming primary setting that is committed to providing tailored support for pupils with special educational needs. The school values inclusion, positive relationships and creating a supportive environment where every child can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEND within a primary SEN classroom.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support.
• Encouraging engagement, independence and participation in lessons.
• Working closely with teaching staff to implement learning and support strategies.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND is essential.
• Experience within a primary school or SEN setting is highly desirable.
• A patient, resilient and caring approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children reach their potential.

Why This Role Matters

Your support can make a significant difference to a child's educational journey. By building positive relationships and encouraging progress, you'll play an important role in helping pupils succeed both academically and personally.

Why Join Protocol Education?

Protocol Education offers ongoing support throughout your placement and access to a range of education opportunities across the region.

Safeguarding

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, in line with DfE guidance.

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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