SEND Learning Support Assistant - Killingworth (Full-Time)

Be the supportive presence that helps every learner feel confident, included and ready to succeed.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Killingworth. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), communication needs and associated SEND requirements.

Working closely with teachers and specialist staff, you'll help learners access education, develop independence and celebrate progress at every stage of their journey.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We understand that support staff are vital to helping pupils achieve their full potential.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND, Autism and Safeguarding training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career progression support
• Ongoing wellbeing guidance

What you'll be doing

• Providing tailored 1:1 support
• Supporting small-group learning activities
• Encouraging confidence and independence
• Supporting communication and social development
• Assisting with emotional regulation strategies
• Working closely with teachers and therapists
• Adapting resources where required
• Celebrating pupil achievements

What we're looking for

You'll be patient, caring and committed to helping young people succeed.

You'll also be:

• A strong communicator
• Flexible and adaptable
• Calm and supportive
• Positive and proactive
• Passionate about inclusive education

Who this role would suit

• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Care Workers
• Support Workers
• Psychology Graduates
• Youth Workers

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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