If you’re the kind of person who stays calm when the classroom feels a little lively, spots the tiny wins others might miss, and genuinely enjoys helping pupils find their confidence, this Gateshead specialist school would love to meet you.
We’re supporting a brilliant SEND setting that works with pupils who have complex learning needs, communication differences, sensory needs, and autism. They’re looking for someone kind, reliable and ready to be part of a warm, supportive team.
What your day could look like
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Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups with learning, communication and routine
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Using visuals, sensory tools and structured activities to help pupils engage
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Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver consistent support
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Helping to create a calm, predictable and nurturing learning environment
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Celebrating every breakthrough, from zipped coats to first words
Who this role suits
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Experience in SEND schools, PRUs, care or youth work is helpful, but not essential
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A calm, patient approach with a good sense of humour
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Confidence supporting pupils with autism or communication needs
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Someone who can follow guidance while building warm, trusting relationships
What you get with Protocol Education
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Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella fees
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Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEND and behaviour training
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Support from a dedicated local consultant who genuinely advocates for you
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Opportunities in specialist, mainstream and alternative settings
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Easy registration and ongoing development
And a quick one to check…
Are you Thrive trained?
If not, we offer free Thrive training. Schools love it, and it gives you a brilliant edge when working in specialist settings.
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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