SEN Support Assistant

SEND Support Assistant – Secondary School | Middlesbrough

If you’re calm under pressure and passionate about helping young people with additional needs feel understood, valued, and supported, this Secondary SEND Support Assistant role in Middlesbrough could be a great fit.

We’re working with a local secondary school looking for a caring, consistent, and confident individual to join their SEND team and make a real difference to pupils who need extra guidance and structure.

What the role involves as a SEND Support Assistant

You’ll work closely with students who have a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and stay settled in school. Every day will be different, and you’ll be part of a supportive team that values patience, teamwork, and clear routines.

Support may include :

1 : 1 support with individual pupils

Small group interventions

In-class support alongside the teacher

How you’ll make an impact

Providing tailored support to pupils with SEND

Helping young people manage routines, emotions, and behaviour

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

Encouraging positive engagement in lessons

Supporting pupils during transitions, unstructured times, or challenging moments

Being a calm, safe, and trusted presence around the school

We’d love to hear from you if you have :

Experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs

A patient, empathetic, and consistent approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Confidence supporting pupils with a range of needs

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

What you’ll gain through Protocol Education

Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella deductions

FREE online CPD, including SEND, SEMH, behaviour and de-escalation training

Ongoing support from your own dedicated consultant

Referral bonuses

Opportunities across secondary, SEND, and alternative provision settings

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely support and empower young people in Middlesbrough , we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.

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 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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