Graduate - SEND Support Assistant

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting children with additional needs? A primary school in the heart of Newcastle is seeking a resilient, patient and proactive 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to work with a pupil presenting with undiagnosed ADHD.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates considering careers in education, psychology, speech and language therapy, or educational psychology, who want hands‑on experience supporting a child with behavioural and attention needs.

You will work 1:1 with a pupil who presents with undiagnosed ADHD and behavioural challenges, supporting them to engage positively in learning and manage their emotions throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support within the classroom
• Helping the pupil stay focused and engaged with learning tasks
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive relationships

This role requires someone who can remain calm, patient and resilient, particularly when managing challenging behaviour.

• A graduate (Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies or similar is desirable)
• A calm, resilient and positive attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• An interest in SEND, ADHD, behaviour support or child development
• The ability to stay composed and consistent when faced with challenges

Previous experience with children or young people is beneficial but not essential.

Located in Benwell, with excellent transport links and an onsite car park, this primary school is welcoming, inclusive and has a strong commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs. The school has a supportive leadership team and experienced SEND staff, creating an environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to ensure every child receives the support they need, and graduates are given the opportunity to learn from experienced educators and develop valuable SEND experience.

• Opportunity to gain meaningful SEND experience in a supportive school
• Access to free CPD and training through our Educator Development Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• A pathway into long-term education careers

If you are passionate about supporting children and want to make a real difference, apply today.

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.

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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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