This is a genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll be helping a child build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and celebrate those brilliant little wins that make all the difference.
What you'll be doing
Working closely with the class teacher and SEND team, you'll provide tailored 1:1 support to help your pupil access learning, develop socially and emotionally, and feel confident in the classroom.
You'll adapt activities where needed, encourage independence and be a calm, reassuring presence throughout the school day.
We're looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Has experience working within a primary school or educational setting, this is highly desirable
Is patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships with children
Can remain calm, adaptable and encouraging, even on challenging days
Holds an Enhanced Child Only DBS on the Update Service, or is willing to obtain one
Can provide 24 months of references as part of the compliance process
Why work with Protocol Education?
Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
FREE access to our online CPD Academy
Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
Opportunities to develop your SEND knowledge and experience
Roles in welcoming schools where you'll be supported from day one
A simple, streamlined registration process
Referral rewards when you recommend friends
Thinking about taking the next step?
If you're someone who believes every child deserves the chance to shine and you're ready to make a real difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat to find out more about this fantastic Learning Partner opportunity in Longwell Green.
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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Salary description
£14.25 - £15.50 per hour