At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with additional needs and help them thrive academically and socially.
- Company: Protocol Education, a leader in educational support services.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training opportunities, and potential for permanent roles.
- Other info: Full-time, term-time only role with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while kickstarting your career in education.
- Qualifications: Degree in any subject and a passion for supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you a recent graduate considering a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Social Work? Protocol Education is working with a specialist SEND provision in Heaton looking for a Graduate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs.
Location: Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
About the Role
This role offers graduates the opportunity to gain first-hand experience supporting children and young people with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs and communication difficulties. You will work closely with experienced Teachers, SENCOs and support staff, helping pupils access learning and develop confidence both academically and socially. This is an ideal stepping stone for graduates looking to build a long-term career within education or child-focused services.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Assisting with classroom activities and interventions
- Promoting positive engagement and participation
- Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing
- Building positive relationships with pupils
- Encouraging confidence and independence
- Helping pupils achieve individual learning targets
We're Looking For
- A degree in any subject
- Strong communication skills
- Positive and resilient attitude
- Passion for supporting young people
- Experience with children desirable but not essential
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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’. 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. Full assistance provided.
Graduate Learning Support Assistant - Heaton in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Protocol Education
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