Your care experience could be exactly what a child needs.
A friendly primary school in Gateshead, with around 340 pupils, is looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join their SEND team supporting children who need extra guidance throughout the school day.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, long-term with opportunities to continue into September
If you've worked in care, support work, residential settings or healthcare, you've already developed many of the skills schools are looking for.
Your role will include:
* Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
* Helping children regulate emotions and manage routines
* Encouraging independence and confidence
* Supporting learning through play and practical activities
* Working closely with teachers and SEND staff
The school is looking for someone calm, patient and compassionate who enjoys helping others succeed.
No classroom experience is needed, just the right attitude and a willingness to learn.
Protocol Education offers:
* Weekly PAYE pay
* Free CPD and SEND training
* Dedicated consultant support
* Long-term opportunities in local schools
If you're ready to use your care skills in a rewarding new setting, we'd love to hear from you.
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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