We are recruiting a Complex Needs Support Assistant in South Shields to work in a specialist school supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties.
This role blends care and education, making it ideal for candidates with backgrounds in support work or healthcare.
Why candidates choose this role
• Highly supportive team environment
• Structured and rewarding daily routine
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with pupils
• Training in specialist support techniques
Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and group support
• Assist with feeding, personal care, and mobility
• Support sensory and communication activities
• Monitor and respond to pupil needs
• Work collaboratively with staff
Skills & Qualities
• Background in care, support work, or SEN
• Calm and nurturing approach
• Good attention to detail
• Strong teamwork skills
Apply now and support pupils in reaching their full potential.
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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