Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: South Shields
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: SEN
Reference: lev4gdsxf
Salary: £89 - 110 per day
Job Published: 1 day ago

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant – South Shields

Full-time, Ongoing
Start: ASAP
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)

If you’re the kind of TA who instinctively spots the tiny cues others miss, you’ll feel right at home here.

This specialist South Shields school supports pupils with learning difficulties, developmental delays, physical disabilities, and communication needs. Their approach is nurturing and structured, with lots of sensory input, hands-on learning, and teamwork. They’re looking for a confident Level 3 TA who can take initiative, adapt quickly, and build strong, trusting relationships.

Your role

  • Leading small-group sessions with clear, achievable goals

  • Supporting pupils with personal care where needed

  • Working closely with the SEND team to deliver tailored plans

  • Helping create a safe, predictable environment

  • Supporting communication using Makaton, PECs, or similar (training offered)

What the school is hoping for

  • A TA with solid SEND experience

  • Confidence supporting pupils with complex needs

  • Someone who brings warmth and structure in equal measure

And just checking, are you Thrive trained? If not, we can get you enrolled for free, which really strengthens your match to roles like this.

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.

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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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