SEND Learning Support Assistant - Alnwick (Full-Time)

SEND Learning Support Assistant – Alnwick (Full-Time) Make every school day feel more accessible, positive and achievable for learners who need the right support. Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Alnwick. You'll support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop independence and build the confidence to take part in school life. You'll provide consistent support in the classroom, during interventions and throughout the wider school day. By getting to know each learner's strengths, needs and communication style, you'll help create an environment where pupils feel safe, included and ready to learn. Why work with Protocol Education? Great support staff deserve great support too. We'll take the time to understand your experience and the type of school where you'll work best, then support you from registration through to placement and beyond. You'll receive: Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companiesFREE access to our online CPD AcademySEND, Autism Awareness and Behaviour Management trainingA dedicated local consultantLong-term and permanent opportunitiesCareer progression supportRegular wellbeing check-ins What you'll be doing Providing tailored 1:1 support during lessonsSupporting small-group learning and targeted interventionsAdapting activities to meet individual learning needsEncouraging communication, confidence and independenceSupporting emotional regulation and positive behaviourHelping pupils develop social and practical skillsBuilding positive and trusting relationshipsWorking collaboratively with teachers and specialist staffCelebrating progress and individual achievements What we're looking for You'll be caring, patient and able to adapt your approach to suit different learners. You'll understand that consistency, encouragement and strong relationships can make a huge difference. You'll also be: Approachable and encouragingCalm under pressureA clear and confident communicatorReliable and proactiveComfortable working as part of a teamPassionate about inclusive education Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching or support work is welcomed, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important. Who this role would suit Teaching AssistantsLearning Support AssistantsSupport WorkersCare ProfessionalsYouth WorkersPsychology Graduates Apply today and help learners build the confidence and skills they need to thrive. 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.