Protocol Education are currently working with a specialist SEND provision in the Peterlee area supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

The school provides education for pupils with a wide range of complex additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory and physical needs

The environment is highly structured and supportive, with small class sizes, sensory spaces and specialist equipment to help pupils regulate and engage in learning.

The role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them access learning through personalised approaches.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with communication and interaction
• Using visual timetables, symbols and alternative communication methods
• Assisting with sensory activities and structured routines
• Supporting personal care where required
• Encouraging independence and life skills

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to ensure every pupil receives tailored support.

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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