Graduate SEND Support Assistant (Criminology Graduates Welcome) – Gateshead

Do you want a career where every day makes a difference?

Protocol Education is recruiting a Graduate SEND Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Gateshead, working with pupils who have SEND and SEMH needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates hoping to pursue careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth justice, probation, or social work.

Why choose Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
• Ongoing consultant support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Inclusive school communities
• Refer a Friend rewards

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups
• Helping children regulate emotions and behaviour
• Encouraging engagement and participation
• Building positive relationships
• Promoting confidence and resilience

We're looking for:

• A Criminology degree or related qualification
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A calm, empathetic approach
• A genuine desire to support young people

If you're passionate about helping children succeed, apply today.

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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