Be the person who helps a young person believe in themselves again.

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within a Pupil Referral Unit in Ferryhill from September 2026.

This is more than a classroom support role. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils who may have struggled within traditional education.

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you'll help create a structured, positive environment where pupils can re-engage with learning, develop their confidence and work towards their goals.

Role Details

• Full-time
• September 2026 start
• Monday-Friday
• Working hours between 8:30am-3:30pm and 8:30am-4:30pm
• Term-time only
• Long-term opportunity with permanent prospects

Your responsibilities

• Lead lessons and learning activities
• Provide classroom cover when required
• Deliver individual and small-group interventions
• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Help pupils develop social, emotional and learning skills
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs
• Maintain a calm, structured classroom environment
• Build trusting relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff

We're looking for someone who

• Has an HLTA qualification or significant TA experience
• Is confident leading lessons
• Has strong behaviour management skills
• Is resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
• Understands the importance of consistency and boundaries
• Can build positive relationships with young people
• Is passionate about giving pupils a fresh start
• Has experience in SEND, SEMH, PRU or challenging educational settings

Why join Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend scheme

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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