Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant - Gateshead
- gateshead, england, United Kingdom
- Temporary·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Graduate SEN Learning Support Assistant – Gateshead
Gain valuable experience in a specialist educational setting.
Protocol Education is working with a specialist SEN school in Gateshead to recruit enthusiastic graduates for Learning Support Assistant positions.
The role would suit graduates looking to develop their experience before pursuing careers in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, social care or other education-based professions .
Location: Gateshead
Pay: £92.63–£108.00 per day
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities
Responsibilities
- Providing classroom and learning support
- Working with pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis
- Supporting pupils with additional learning needs
- Encouraging engagement and participation
- Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
- Supporting social, emotional and communication needs
- Assisting teachers with classroom activities
- Following individual support strategies and guidance
Person Specification
We're looking for graduates who demonstrate:
- Strong communication skills
- Patience and empathy
- A professional and positive approach
- Resilience and adaptability
- The ability to build positive relationships
- A genuine interest in SEN and education
Previous experience within a school or SEN setting is desirable but not essential .
Benefits
- £92.63–£108.00 per day
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Free CPD and specialist training
- Dedicated consultant support
- Flexible working opportunities
- Access to long-term and permanent roles
This is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful experience within a specialist SEN environment while developing skills that can support your future career.
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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