SEND Support Assistant

Position: SEND Support Assistant (Contract)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

PK Education are currently recruiting SEND Support Assistants to work across a range of specialist and mainstream schools in the Newcastle area. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.

You will be supporting pupils with ASD, SEMH, MLD and complex learning needs, helping them engage in learning while providing emotional and behavioural support within the classroom.

This role offers the chance to work within local schools, providing consistency, structure and the opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ education and development.

Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs

Support emotional regulation, engagement and behaviour management

Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to follow individual support plans

Assist with classroom learning, daily routines and transitions

Help create a calm, safe and supportive learning environment

Skills & Experience:

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND (school, care, youth work, residential or specialist settings)

Understanding of ASD, SEMH and additional learning needs

Confident managing behaviour in a calm and consistent manner

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to follow individual education and support plans

Patient, resilient and adaptable approach

What PK Education Offers:

Competitive daily pay rates

Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates

Ongoing support from dedicated education consultants

Opportunities to develop within supportive school environments

Valuable experience across high-quality educational settings

If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a positive impact in schools across Newcastle, we would love to hear from you