LSA - SEN Support Assistant - Full-Time

We are recruiting a full-time Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated SEN support within a KS1 classroom in a Gateshead primary school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build experience within SEN schools.

About the role:

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support a pupil with additional needs on a 1:1 basis, while also contributing to the wider classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND
• Adapt classroom activities to suit individual learning needs
• Support early phonics, reading, and numeracy development
• Help manage routines, transitions, and engagement
• Encourage independence, confidence, and social interaction
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Requirements:

• A patient, calm, and supportive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in SEND and child development
• Experience in a school or similar setting desirable but not essential

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am – 3:30pm

Apply now to secure a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Gateshead.

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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