Specialist SEND Support Worker - Gateshead (Full-Time)

Specialist SEND Support Worker – Gateshead (Full-Time)
Make a real difference every single day

We are seeking a dedicated Specialist SEND Support Worker to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Gateshead. This is a full-time opportunity to support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities in a setting where every learner is valued and supported to thrive.

In this role, you’ll be part of a committed team focused on personalised learning, emotional development, and building independence at every stage.

With Protocol Education, you’ll receive ongoing guidance, training, and support to help you grow your confidence and expertise in SEND education.

Why this role stands out

• Supportive and well-structured SEN school environment
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEND skills
• Strong, collaborative staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Meaningful, long-term impact on pupils’ lives

Key responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support
• Assist pupils with additional learning and communication needs
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Help deliver engaging and accessible learning activities
• Encourage independence and celebrate progress

Skills & qualities we’re looking for

• Calm, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
• Adaptability and resilience in a school setting

Apply today and become part of a team making a lasting difference in a Gateshead SEN school.

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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