At Protocol Education we’re supporting a brilliant specialist school in Gateshead who are searching for a compassionat, genuinely brilliant 1:1 Support Assistant to work closely with a pupil who needs extra guidance through the school day.
This role is perfect if you love building trust, staying patient under pressure, and celebrating every small win. You’ll be joining a warm, supportive team who really value their support staff. No one’s invisible here, you’re very much part of the journey.
What you’ll be doing
1. Providing consistent 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs
2. Helping them access learning, routines, and social situations
3. Working closely with the SENCO and class teacher
4. Creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
5. Using calm, confident communication to build trust and independence
What we’re looking for
6. Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
7. A kind, nurturing approach and a steady presence
8. Someone who can stay positive, even on the trickier days
9. Great communication and the confidence to work as part of a wider support team
Why join Protocol Education?
10. Weekly pay through PAYE only
11. FREE online CPD, including SEND and behaviour modules
12. A dedicated consultant who gets to know you
13. Local roles across Gateshead and the North East
14. Access to long-term, mainstream, SEND and alternative provision opportunities
15. Referral bonuses when you recommend a friend
If you’re ready to support a child who truly needs a champion in their day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s chat about whether this one feels like the right fit for 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 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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