SEND Support Assistant - Primary School

Location

GatesheadUnited Kingdom

salary

93-110 GBP / day

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Job Type: Agency staff
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SEND Support Assistant - Primary School, Gateshead

Are you passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and a positive experience of school life.

Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will provide tailored support to children with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language difficulties.

Your Responsibilities

Providing 1:1 and small group SEND support
Supporting pupils to engage successfully in lessons
Encouraging positive social and emotional development
Supporting behaviour regulation strategies
Working collaboratively with teachers to adapt learning activities
Building trusting relationships with pupils and families

We Are Looking For

Psychology graduates seeking school-based experience
Experienced SEND Teaching Assistants
Individuals with backgrounds in care, youth work or support services
Patient, resilient and compassionate professionals

About the School

This Gateshead primary school prides itself on creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The school has a strong reputation for supporting pupils with additional needs and fostering positive relationships throughout the community.

Why Join Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay
Free SEND-focused CPD opportunities
Dedicated consultant support
Long-term career opportunities
Simple and supportive onboarding process

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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