Some roles are about supporting learning.

This one is about changing lives.

We're looking for a resilient, confident SEN Learning Support Assistant to join a Primary PRU in Ferryhill. The children here need more than classroom support. They need someone who can stay calm when things get tough, build trust when barriers go up, and show up every day ready to make a difference.

Let's be honest. Behaviour can be challenging. Some pupils have experienced significant trauma, struggle with emotional regulation, and may test boundaries. That's why we're looking for someone who isn't easily rattled and isn't afraid to get stuck in.

You'll be:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional needs
• Building positive relationships through consistency and patience
• Helping pupils engage with learning, even on the difficult days
• Working alongside a supportive team who understand the challenges

You'll need:

• Strong behaviour management skills
• A calm, resilient approach
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• A genuine desire to help pupils succeed

This isn't the easiest role you'll ever do.

But it might just be the most rewarding.

What Protocol Education offers:

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

FREE access to our CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across SEND and alternative provision settings

Referral rewards scheme

Think you've got what it takes? 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.

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