1:1 SEND Support Assistant – Gateshead
If you’re someone who brings patience, positivity and steady reassurance to a classroom, this 1:1 SEND Support role in Gateshead could be an excellent fit. The school is seeking a caring, reliable individual who can offer personalised support to a pupil who benefits from one-to-one guidance throughout the school day.
What your role will involve as a SEND Support
You’ll work closely with one pupil, helping them feel settled, confident and able to engage with learning. You’ll support classroom activities, assist with routines and work alongside the SEND team to put consistent strategies in place. Your presence helps the pupil build trust, independence and emotional resilience.
How you’ll be making a difference as a SEND Support
- Offering tailored 1:1 support during lessons
- Encouraging the pupil to engage with tasks and stay on track
- Helping with transitions, movement around school and daily routines
- Using calm, positive communication to support behaviour
- Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCO
- Celebrating small wins and steady progress
You’ll be a great fit as a SEND Support if you have
- Experience supporting children or young people, especially with SEND
- A calm, nurturing approach
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- Confidence building strong relationships with pupils
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
What you’ll gain through Protocol Education
- Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
- Free SEND and behaviour training via online CPD
- A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout
- Referral bonuses
- Opportunities to explore different types of SEND settings
About Us
Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, a collection of specialist organisations dedicated to helping schools provide the best support for their pupils. Being part of SEG means stronger training pathways, wider expertise and better opportunities for our educators. We work closely with Gateshead schools to place caring, committed SEND staff who make a real impact. Our approach is simple, supportive and people-first.
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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