SEND Support Assistant

3 days ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Protocol Education Full time

SEND Support Assistant – Gateshead (Secondary)If you’re someone who brings patience, calm and steady encouragement into the classroom, this SEND Support Assistant role in Gateshead could be a brilliant match. The school is looking for a reliable, caring person who can help pupils with additional needs feel supported, safe and ready to learn.What the role looks like as a SEND Support AssistantYou’ll work with pupils across KS3 and KS4 who benefit from tailored support. Some may need help settling into lessons, others may need encouragement with routines or emotional regulation. You’ll be part of a supportive SEND team who value kindness, teamwork and consistency.You’ll provide a mixture of in-class, one-to-one and small-group support.How you’ll make a difference as a SEND Support Assistant Supporting learners with a variety of SEND needsHelping pupils manage behaviour, routines and transitionsBuilding positive working relationships with studentsWorking closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teamsEncouraging engagement and confidence in lessonsBeing a calm, reassuring presence throughout the school day What you’ll bring as a SEND Support Assistant Experience supporting young people with SEND or SEMH needsA patient, thoughtful and adaptable approachClear communication and strong teamwork skillsConfidence supporting pupils with different needs and abilitiesAn enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply What Protocol Education offers Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductionsFree online CPD including behaviour, SEND and de-escalationA dedicated consultant who knows Gateshead schools wellReferral bonusesOpportunities across SEND, secondary and alternative settings About UsProtocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, a network of specialist organisations that help schools create the best outcomes for their pupils. Being part of SEG means we provide stronger training, deeper expertise and more opportunities for our educators. We partner with secondary schools across Gateshead to place caring, capable SEND staff who make a real daily impact. Our approach is simple, supportive 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 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.

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