Post-16 SEND Support Assistant – Peterlee Area

Protocol Education are recruiting a Post-16 SEND Support Assistant to support students aged 16–19 within a specialist provision in the Peterlee area.

The provision focuses on preparing young people for adulthood, supporting students with additional needs to develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.

Students may have a range of needs including autism, learning difficulties and communication needs.

The role will involve:

• Supporting students during vocational and life skills lessons
• Encouraging independence in daily living activities
• Supporting community access and social interaction
• Helping students prepare for future education, employment or supported living

Candidates should ideally have a DBS registered on the Update Service. If you do not currently hold one, you will be required to complete a DBS application through Protocol Education.

If you are passionate about supporting young people as they transition into adulthood, apply now to speak with our team and learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

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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