Sports Graduate Job | SEND Teaching Assistant | Fenham, Newcastle

Protocol Education

  • Newcastle
  • £90-95 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Do you have the resilience of a marathon runner and the quick thinking of a sports coach mid-game? Then this might be the role for you.We’re working with a lovely primary school in Fenham, Newcastle, who are looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support a young pupil with significant behavioural needs. He’s bright, full of energy, and has a real talent for sport. He needs someone who can match his pace and keep him engaged in the classroom as well as on the playground.This role isn’t for the faint-hearted. The pupil can struggle to regulate his emotions, and at times he may leave the classroom unexpectedly. That’s where your calm head, initiative, and sense of humour come in.What you’ll be doing:Working 1:1 with a pupil who needs structure, patience, and positivityUsing sport and movement as a way to build trust and engagementSupporting the class teacher with routines, boundaries, and strategiesHelping create a safe and consistent environment for learningWe’re looking for someone who:Has experience supporting children with behavioural needs (SEND/SEMH experience ideal)Is resilient, adaptable, and quick on their feetBrings energy and enthusiasm, especially when it comes to sportCan build strong relationships through kindness and consistencyWhat Protocol Education offers:Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)FREE access to our online CPD Academy (including behaviour and SEND courses)Personalised support from your own SEND consultantOpportunities to grow your experience in SEND and mainstream settingsThis is a chance to make a real difference in a child’s life and have some fun along the way. If you’re sporty, resilient, and ready for a challenge, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today and let’s get you started.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.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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