Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping young children thrive in their early years? We're looking for a caring and dedicated 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to support a Reception-aged pupil at a primary school in Fawdon.  

About the Role:

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide personalised support to a Reception pupil with additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and develop key social and emotional skills throughout the school day.  

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Reception pupil with SEND.
• Supporting the pupil's engagement in classroom activities and routines.
• Encouraging communication, independence and positive interactions.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider support staff.
• Helping create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Who We're Looking For

• Someone who is patient, caring and committed to supporting children's development.
• Experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
• A strong understanding of the importance of inclusion and personalised support.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.

Why This Role Matters

Early support can have a lasting impact on a child's educational journey. In this role, you'll play a key part in helping a young learner feel confident, valued and successful during a crucial stage of development.  

Why Join Protocol Education?

Protocol Education works closely with schools to connect passionate education professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can make a genuine difference.  

Safeguarding:

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, in line with DfE guidance.  

Apply Today:

If you're ready to support a child to reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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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