Support Worker; SEMH

Support Worker – Special Education Provision
Location: North Tyneside area
Salary: Competitive daily rate
Contract: Full-time / Part-time options available
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? We’re seeking compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join a special education setting that supports children and young people aged 3 to 16 with a range of social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.

What you’ll do:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help pupils access learning and develop vital life skills

• Work collaboratively with teaching and therapy teams to implement personalised support plans

• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child is valued

• Support pupils to build confidence, independence, and social skills

• Contribute to maintaining positive behaviour and wellbeing across the provision

Who we’re looking for:

• Someone patient, understanding, and calm under pressure

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is desirable but not essential

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships

• A proactive team player who is flexible and reliable

• Commitment to helping young people achieve their potential

Why join us?

• Meaningful role with the chance to impact lives daily

• Supportive and welcoming team environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• Rewarding work helping young people thrive

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a special education environment and have the dedication to support children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now by sending your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability.

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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