A specialist school in Gateshead is looking for a 1:1 Support Assistant who can offer calm, steady support to a pupil who needs a helping hand throughout the school day. You’ll be joining a team that works closely together to create a safe, structured environment where every child feels understood and able to make progress in their own way.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and wants to make a genuine impact on a young person’s school experience. The pupil you’ll be supporting will benefit from patience, encouragement, and gentle consistency, and the staff will guide you through the routines and strategies that work best for them.
What you’ll be doing
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Providing one-to-one support to a pupil with additional needs, helping them stay engaged and settled.
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Supporting classroom activities, routines, and learning tasks throughout the day.
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Working closely with teachers and support staff to follow clear and consistent strategies.
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Offering reassurance, structure, and a friendly presence during more challenging moments.
What the school is looking for
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Someone with a warm, caring approach who enjoys supporting children.
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Patience, reliability, and the ability to stay calm even when the day takes unexpected turns.
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Good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a supportive team.
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Experience is helpful but not essential, as guidance and training will be provided.
What Protocol Education offers
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Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies.
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Free access to our online CPD Academy, including SEND and behaviour support training.
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Ongoing support from a consultant who understands specialist school settings.
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Opportunities to grow into long-term roles and build confidence working in SEND.
If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference to one pupil’s day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and we’ll talk you through the next steps.
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.
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