At a Glance
- Tasks: Support KS1 pupils with additional learning needs and help them thrive.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Heaton with a friendly staff team.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, ongoing professional development, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in well-resourced classrooms with strong leadership.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in children's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting children with SEND and a compassionate approach.
Some children need a little extra support to shine. Others need someone who believes in them before they believe in themselves. If you're patient, caring and love helping children overcome barriers to learning, this could be the role you've been looking for.
We're working with a welcoming primary school in Heaton that's searching for a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to work with Key Stage 1 pupils. You'll play a vital part in helping children build confidence, develop independence and enjoy learning in a nurturing classroom environment.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting pupils with a range of additional learning needs within KS1
- Delivering tailored interventions and classroom support
- Working alongside the class teacher and SENDCO to implement learning plans
- Helping children develop social, emotional and communication skills
- Encouraging independence while providing reassurance when needed
- Creating a positive, calm and engaging learning environment
We're looking for someone who
- Has experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting
- Builds positive relationships quickly
- Is calm, adaptable and compassionate
- Understands safeguarding responsibilities
- Wants to make a genuine difference every day
Why you'll love this school
- Friendly and supportive staff team
- Well-resourced classrooms
- Ongoing professional development
- Strong leadership and inclusive ethos
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role
Why Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our CPD Academy
- Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
- Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
- Simple registration process and local work
- Referral scheme with rewards for recommending friends
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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Primary SEND Support Assistant (KS1) in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Protocol Education Ltd
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