Care Support Worker

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Contract
Reference: csw12316
Salary: £90 - £120.50/week + pay dependent upon experience
Job Published: 02 June 2025

Looking to make a real difference? This is more than a job—it’s a chance to support incredible young people with severe and complex learning difficulties, autism, and sensory/physical needs in a truly inspiring SEND school.

We’re working with a specialist setting that builds confidence, independence, and life skills in every learner. And they need people like you—calm, kind, and ready to handle anything the day brings.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Helping young people learn, communicate and build life skills, both 1:1 and in small groups

  • Supporting the class teacher with activities and routines

  • Managing behaviour positively and consistently, creating emotional safety and structure

  • Being the steady presence in a busy, ever-changing school day

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience in SEND schools, PRUs, or youth work? Brilliant.

  • Resilient, adaptable, and confident when it counts

  • Skilled at setting boundaries with warmth

  • Happy to work 1:1 or in groups with learners who need extra support

  • Communication superpowers and a great sense of humour always help!

Bonus points if you're Thrive-trained! If not, don’t worry—we offer free access to our Thrive training to boost your toolkit and help you stand out to schools.

Why join Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE (goodbye umbrella faff)

  • Free online CPD including SEN strategies and behaviour support

  • Personal support from a consultant who gets it

  • Roles that match your availability and values

Let’s find you a role that feels good and does good.

📩 Apply now to be considered, or drop us a message if you’d like to chat it through.