Speech & language support | primary school

Help children find their voice and reach their potential We're looking for a caring and dedicated Speech & Language SEND Support Assistant to join a specialist classroom in Benwell this September. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Global Developmental Delay , helping them develop communication skills, confidence, and independence in a nurturing learning environment. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff, you'll play a key role in helping pupils access learning and celebrate every achievement, big or small. Your role will include: Supporting speech, language, and communication development Working closely with pupils with ASC and Global Developmental Delay Delivering targeted communication and learning interventions Encouraging positive social interactions and engagement Creating a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families to support pupil progress We're looking for someone who: Holds Speech & Language qualifications or relevant experience Has experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASC Is patient, compassionate, and adaptable Communicates effectively with pupils, colleagues, and families Is passionate about helping every child succeed Why this role? Every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference. Whether it's supporting a child to communicate a new idea, build a friendship, or gain confidence in the classroom, your work will have a lasting impact. Why Protocol Education? Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies Free access to our online CPD Academy Personalised support from a dedicated consultant Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions Streamlined registration process Referral scheme with rewards for successful recommendations Are you Thrive trained? If not, Protocol Education offers free Thrive training to help strengthen your SEND knowledge and make your profile even more attractive to schools. Apply today and take the next step in a role where your support truly matters. 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.