SEND Support Assistant

If you’re someone who brings patience, calm and steady encouragement into the classroom, this SEND Support Assistant role in Gateshead could be a brilliant match. The school is looking for a reliable, caring person who can help pupils with additional needs feel supported, safe and ready to learn.

What the role looks like as a SEND Support Assistant

You’ll work with pupils across KS3 and KS4 who benefit from tailored support. Some may need help settling into lessons, others may need encouragement with routines or emotional regulation. You’ll be part of a supportive SEND team who value kindness, teamwork and consistency.

You’ll provide a mixture of in-class, one-to-one and small-group support.

How you’ll make a difference as a SEND Support Assistant

• Supporting learners with a variety of SEND needs
• Helping pupils manage behaviour, routines and transitions
• Building positive working relationships with students
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Encouraging engagement and confidence in lessons
• Being a calm, reassuring presence throughout the school day

What you’ll bring as a SEND Support Assistant

• Experience supporting young people with SEND or SEMH needs
• A patient, thoughtful and adaptable approach
• Clear communication and strong teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with different needs and abilities
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
• Free online CPD including behaviour, SEND and de-escalation
• A dedicated consultant who knows Gateshead schools well
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities across SEND, secondary and alternative settings

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, a network of specialist organisations that help schools create the best outcomes for their pupils. Being part of SEG means we provide stronger training, deeper expertise and more opportunities for our educators. We partner with secondary schools across Gateshead to place caring, capable SEND staff who make a real daily 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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