Jobs, fresher vacancy - 1:1 Support Assistant • Northumberland

Company: Protocol Education

Northumberland

1:1 Support Assistant – Secondary Schools (Ashington) £90 to £110 per day (PAYE) Full-time and part-time opportunities availableDo you have a calm, caring nature and a passion for helping young people succeed?We’re looking for dedicated individuals to provide 1:1 support for students with special educational needs in secondary schools across Ashington. You’ll work closely with pupils who need extra help — building trust, encouraging independence, and ensuring they feel supported and included in every lesson.This is a rewarding opportunity for anyone with experience in education, care, or youth support — or for those looking to begin a meaningful career helping young people reach their potential.What you’ll do: Provide tailored 1:1 support for students with SEND Help pupils engage with lessons and develop confidence Support emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff You’ll need: Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with young people A flexible and reliable approach Experience in education, care, or SEND support is an advantage but not essential What you’ll get: Weekly pay through PAYE (£90–£110 per day) Free access to our online CPD and SEND training Personalised support from a dedicated consultant Opportunities across mainstream and specialist school settings Every young person deserves someone in their corner. If you’re ready to make a difference, this could be the role for you.Apply today and start your journey supporting SEND students with Protocol Education.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.