Learning Support Assistant – SEMH Provision
Location: North Tyneside
Start Date: Immediate
Potential for Permanent Placement
Protocol Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in North Tyneside. This role is within the school's SEMH provision, working closely with students who require additional support to overcome social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about making a difference. Ideally, you will have experience working in an Alternative Provision (AP) or a similar specialist setting, with the skills to engage and support young people with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs.
- Helping to develop and implement tailored learning strategies.
- Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
- Collaborating with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Experience supporting students with SEMH needs, preferably in an AP or specialist setting.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
- A team player committed to student progress and well-being.
What Protocol Education Offers:
- Competitive pay and weekly salary.
- Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
- A dedicated consultant to guide you through the process.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.
This is an immediate start role, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role and support young people in reaching their full potential, apply today!
To find out more, contact Protocol Education or submit your application now.
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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