Learning Support Assistant – SEN Provision
Location: Gateshead
Start Date: Immediate or September
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Thinking about a career change? Want a job that actually means something?
We’re working with a specialist SEN provision in Gateshead supporting pupils with additional needs including Autism, SEMH and communication difficulties.
You don’t need school experience. You just need patience, empathy and the confidence to build positive relationships.
What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
* Helping students regulate emotions and stay engaged in lessons
* Assisting teachers with adapted learning activities
* Encouraging independence and confidence
* Being a calm, consistent presence in the classroom
No two days are the same. Some days are challenging. All days are rewarding.
What you can expect:
* Full training and induction
* Small class sizes
* Strong leadership and clear behaviour systems
* A supportive team who genuinely look out for each other
Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
* FREE access to our CPD Academy
* A dedicated consultant who supports you throughout
* Opportunities to progress into teaching, pastoral roles or specialist SEND careers
If you’ve worked in care, retail, hospitality, youth work or just want a career that feels purposeful, this could be your next step.
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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