Graduate 1:1 SEND Support Assistant - Gateshead

Are you a recent graduate looking to begin a rewarding career in education, psychology, social work, or mental health?

A specialist SEND and SEMH school in Gateshead is seeking a Graduate 1:1 Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to pupils with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

Provide tailored one-to-one support to pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
Build positive relationships that promote trust and engagement.
Support emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies.
Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support learning.
Encourage confidence, independence, and resilience.

Ideal Candidate

Recent graduate in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Criminology, Health & Social Care, or a related field.
Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people.
Calm, patient, and resilient.
Looking to gain valuable school-based experience.

Why Apply?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical experience while making a genuine difference in a child's life every day.

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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