Start Your Career in Specialist Education – No Experience Needed Are you calm under pressure, quick to adapt, and passionate about helping others—but not sure how to turn that into a career? This could be your ideal first step. We’re working with a specialist school in North Tyneside that supports children and young people with a wide range of complex needs—including autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and profound learning challenges. These pupils benefit from steady, patient adults who can provide consistent support, build trust, and help them feel safe and ready to learn. You don’t need to come with experience. Just bring your empathy, energy, and willingness to learn—and we’ll support you to build the rest. Location: North Tyneside Salary: £85–£100 per day (PAYE – no umbrella deductions) Contract: Full-time | Term-Time | Long-Term What You’ll Be Doing Providing 1:1 or small group support that’s adapted to individual pupil needs Helping with daily routines, therapy programmes, and learning activities Supporting pupils throughout the day—in class, during transitions, and at break times Assisting with communication, sensory regulation, and emotional wellbeing Working closely with teachers, therapists, and parents to deliver joined-up care Helping pupils build confidence, routines, and independence Is This You? This role is ideal if you're looking to build a career in education, SEN, youth work, psychology, or care —or if you're simply someone who wants to make a real impact. You don’t need prior classroom experience. You will need: Patience, empathy, and a calm, reassuring presence The ability to adapt and respond in a fast-paced, pupil-led setting A willingness to learn, take direction, and try new approaches A team-first mindset and the drive to build strong relationships Some experience with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals (in any setting, formal or informal) What You'll Get with Protocol Education Weekly pay via PAYE—no umbrella deductions FREE CPD, including Thrive and de-escalation training Ongoing mentoring from an SEN consultant who knows the local area A placement in a school where support staff are valued and trusted Long-term opportunities and routes into permanent roles or further training £50 referral bonus if you recommend someone else brilliant Apply Now – Make a Difference from Day One If you're ready to grow your skills, support children who need consistency and care, and be part of a team that truly makes a difference—we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us to learn more about this opportunity in North Tyneside. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.