Jobs, fresher vacancy - 1:1 Support Assistant • County Durham

Company: Protocol Education

County Durham

At Protocol Education we are looking for caring, confident 1:1 Support Assistants across Durham who can help pupils with SEND feel safe, supported and ready to learn. If you’re the kind of person who builds trust quickly, stays positive even on the tougher days, and loves celebrating small wins, this role will suit you perfectly. What you’ll be doing as a 1:1 SEN Assistant Giving consistent 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needsHelping them access learning, routines and social momentsWorking closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider pastoral teamUsing calm communication and clear boundaries to build confidenceCreating a safe, structured space where the pupil can thriveSupporting emotional regulation and modelling positive behaviour Requirements for a 1:1 SEN Assistant Experience supporting children or young people with SENDA patient, nurturing approachSomeone who can think on their feet and adapt to individual needsStrong communication and a team-focused mindset What you’ll get from Protocol Education Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companiesFree access to our CPD platform, including SEND and behaviour coursesA dedicated, friendly consultant who knows the Durham SEN landscapeLong-term roles in mainstream, SEND and alternative provisionA simple registration process with genuine support throughout If you’re ready to play a key role in a child’s day and join a school that genuinely values its support staff, click apply and let’s talk.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.