Are you passionate about helping young people make meaningful progress in their learning and development? We are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting near Peterlee that supports pupils with autism and a range of additional needs.
You will work alongside experienced professionals to help deliver personalised support that enhances pupils’ engagement, confidence and independence. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment where every young person’s voice is valued and heard.
Key Duties:
• Help implement individual learning plans and classroom activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and support communication strategies.
• Assist with transitions and everyday routines both in class and around the setting.
• Liaise with colleagues, families and external professionals as required.
Essential qualities:
• Patient, reliable and eager to contribute to meaningful outcomes.
• Strong communicator with a positive approach.
• Genuine interest in inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.
Be part of a team that values collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.
Apply now.
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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