SEN Learning Support Assistant | SLD & PMLD

Job in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33, England, UK

Listing for: Protocol Education Ltd

Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-24

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12915 - 18450 GBP Yearly GBP 12915.00 18450.00 YEAR

Be part of the moments that matter most.

Protocol Education is looking for caring Learning Support Assistants to work in specialist schools supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and complex additional needs.

You’ll help children access learning through sensory activities, communication support and structured routines while working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Schools in the area place a strong emphasis on communication, independence and personalised learning.

Working Pattern

September start
Monday-Friday
8:30am-3:30pm to 4:30pm
Term-time only
Full-time

Daily responsibilities

Supporting classroom learning
Assisting with sensory play and communication activities
Helping pupils develop independence
Supporting personal care where needed
Working alongside teachers and therapists
Celebrating every achievement

Benefits

Competitive daily rates
Weekly pay
FREE CPD including Team Teach
Dedicated consultant
Long-term career opportunities

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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