Trainee SEND Support Worker

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking a Trainee SEND Support Worker in Northumberland. This role focuses on supporting children with special educational needs, including autism, helping them build confidence and independence. Full training is provided, with weekly PAYE pay and opportunities for personal growth. Join a community-centered school and make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Full training from experienced professionals

Free Thrive training

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to CPD resources

Impactful work in the community

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; empathy and a positive attitude essential.
• Calm and patient nature desired.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND, including autism, building confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to help each child reach their potential.
• Assist pupils in accessing a curriculum tailored to their needs.

Skills

Compassion

Positivity

Commitment to helping young people

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Trainee SEND Support Worker

Location: Northumberland

Salary: £85 - £95 per day (PAYE – no umbrella fees)

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Opportunity

Looking for a career where you can make a real difference—and grow as you do it? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming specialist school in a Northumberland town as a Trainee SEND Support Worker. You’ll be supporting children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including autism, helping them build confidence, learn new skills, and feel part of a school that celebrates every single achievement.

This isn’t just a school—it’s part of a wider community that works together to help children feel valued, supported, and ready to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children with SEND, including autism, to develop confidence, communication, and independence
• Working closely with teachers, families, and therapists to help each child reach their potential
• Helping pupils access a curriculum that’s shaped around their individual needs
• Being part of a team that champions kindness, aspiration, integrity, and resilience every single day

What we’re looking for

You don’t need formal experience—just compassion, positivity, and a commitment to helping young people achieve their best. If you’re calm, patient, and ready to learn, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to grow in this role.

Benefits

• Full training and mentoring from experienced SEND professionals
• FREE Thrive training to help you support emotional wellbeing
• Dedicated support from your own SEN specialist consultant
• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
• FREE access to CPD to help you grow
• The chance to work in a school that sits proudly at the heart of its community—and where your work makes a real impact

Ready to build a career you’ll be proud of? Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

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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