SEND Learning Support Assistant

Job in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, DH98, England, UK

Listing for: Protocol Education Ltd

Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-05-08

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR

Position: SEND Learning Support Assistant (1:1)

32.5 hours per week | Term-Time

Are you experienced in supporting children with additional needs and ready for your next rewarding challenge?

We are seeking a confident and skilled SEND Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil in a primary school setting, through Protocol Education.

This role offers :

The opportunity to apply and develop specialist SEND strategies
Close collaboration with teaching staff and external professionals
A structured but rewarding environment where your input truly matters

Key responsibilities:

Implementing EHCP targets and tailored interventions
Supporting communication, sensory, or behavioural needs
Tracking and recording progress in detail
Creating a calm, supportive learning environment

Work-life balance:

School hours only—no late nights
Term-time working—extended breaks throughout the year
Predictable schedule for stability and routine

Protocol Education benefits:

Competitive daily rates paid weekly
Access to specialist SEND training and CPD courses
A dedicated consultant supporting your career journey
Opportunities across a wide network of schools
Incentives, referral schemes, and long-term placements

Apply now.

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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