SEN Classroom Support Assistant - Gateshead
Support, Inspire, Empower. Join a Specialist SEND School in Gateshead.
Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning? Do you thrive in a role where every day is different and every achievement, no matter how small, makes a real impact?
Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Classroom Support Assistants to work within a welcoming SEND school in Gateshead. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible supply work, we have opportunities available to suit your schedule.
Location: Gateshead
Contract: Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Supply Opportunities
The Role
As an SEN Classroom Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access education, develop independence, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and moderate to complex learning difficulties
- Delivering tailored 1:1 and small group support
- Assisting teachers with engaging and differentiated learning activities
- Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Supporting pupils with communication, social and life skills development
- Promoting independence and celebrating individual achievements
- Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
- A genuine passion for SEND education
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A patient, resilient and positive approach
- The ability to adapt to different learning needs and situations
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Ideal Experience
This role would suit:
- SEN Teaching Assistants
- Learning Support Assistants
- Support Workers
- Care Assistants
- Youth Workers
- Residential Childcare Workers
- Psychology or Education Graduates
- Individuals looking to begin a career within SEND education
Why Join Protocol Education?
- Flexible working opportunities to fit around your lifestyle
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay
- Access to free training and professional development courses
- Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions
- Experience working within highly supportive SEND school environments
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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SEN Classroom Support Assistant - Gateshead employer: Protocol Education Limited
Protocol Education is an excellent employer for EYFS and KS1 Teachers, offering a supportive work culture in the welcoming communities of Radstock and Midsomer Norton. With a focus on professional development, teachers can expect ample opportunities for growth while working collaboratively with dedicated staff to inspire young learners in engaging classroom environments. Join us to make a meaningful impact during these crucial early stages of education.
Contact Details:
Protocol Education Limited Recruitment Team
