Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEN Provision
Location: South Shields
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
Contract: Full-Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting supporting children and young people with additional needs.
The school is looking for individuals who are passionate about SEND, committed to supporting pupil progress, and able to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
Responsibilities
- Providing classroom support to pupils with SEND
- Supporting learning through structured activities and interventions
- Working on a 1:1 basis and with small groups
- Encouraging independence and self-confidence
- Supporting pupils' social and emotional development
- Helping teachers deliver engaging lessons
Person Specification
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C/4 or higher
- A-Levels or degree qualifications considered advantageous
- Strong interest in Special Educational Needs
- Enthusiastic, patient, and caring personality
- Ability to commit to a full-time role
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates and aspiring education professionals looking to gain valuable hands‑on experience within a specialist SEND environment.
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 FREED 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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Learning Support Assistant - Specialist SEN Provision in South Shields employer: Protocol Education
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