Support Assistant

1:1 Support Assistant – Secondary Schools (Newcastle)

£90 to £115 per day (PAYE)
Full-time opportunities available

Do you have a calm, caring nature and a passion for helping young people succeed?

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to provide 1:1 support for students with special educational needs in secondary schools across Newcastle. You’ll work closely with pupils who need extra help — building trust, encouraging independence, and ensuring they feel supported and understood in the classroom.

This is a rewarding opportunity for anyone with experience in education, care, or youth support — or for those looking to start a career that genuinely makes a difference.

What you’ll do:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for students with SEND
• Help pupils engage with lessons and develop key skills
• Support emotional wellbeing and encourage positive behaviour
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

You’ll need:

• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
• The ability to build strong, supportive relationships with young people
• A flexible, professional approach
• Experience in education, care, or SEN support is an advantage but not essential

What you’ll get:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (£90–£110 per day)
• Free access to online CPD and training, including SEND and behaviour management courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream and specialist school settings

Every young person deserves someone who believes in them. If you’re ready to make a lasting difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

Apply today and start your journey supporting SEND students with Protocol Education.

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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