Secondary SEN TA

Are you brilliant with teenagers who just need someone steady in their corner?

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Middlesbrough looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support students across KS3 and KS4. This isn’t a “sit at the back and observe” kind of role. You’ll be in the thick of it, building trust, supporting learning, and helping young people feel safe and understood.

If you’ve worked with secondary-aged students before, you’ll know every day is different. One minute you’re breaking down a maths task, the next you’re helping a student regulate emotions and get back into class. Calm, patient, and consistent is the name of the game.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting students with SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Helping pupils stay engaged and on track in lessons

• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to adapt learning

• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive behaviour

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with secondary school students

• Previous SEN experience, in school or similar setting

• A calm, resilient and proactive approach

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

• A driver is desirable, especially if you’re open to supporting across different provisions

This is a school that genuinely values its support staff. You won’t be “just a TA” here. You’ll be part of a team that understands how vital the right support can be for a young person’s future.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

• Streamlined registration and local bookings

• Referral scheme, earn £50 for referring friends

If you’re ready to make a real difference in a secondary setting, we’d love to chat.

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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