Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant - South Shields
Location: South Shields
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
Contract: Full-Time
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?
We are seeking dedicated and caring Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist educational setting that supports pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs. This role is ideal for individuals who are looking to build a career in education, psychology, therapy, social work, or SEND support.
About the Role
- Supporting students with SEND throughout the school day
- Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging and accessible learning
- Supporting pupils both in the classroom and during structured activities
- Helping students develop confidence, communication, and independence
- Building positive and meaningful relationships with young people
- Encouraging participation and engagement in learning
Requirements
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
- A-Levels and/or a university degree are highly desirable
- A genuine interest in Special Educational Needs
- Patient, caring, and resilient nature
- Full-time availability is essential
No previous school experience is necessary. Full training and support will be provided.
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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Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant - South Shields employer: Protocol Education
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