Protocol Education are working with a specialist SEND school in the Peterlee area supporting pupils aged 2–19 with complex additional needs and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

The school provides a highly supportive learning environment, with small class sizes, specialist equipment and a strong focus on personalised learning.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a variety of needs including autism, learning difficulties, communication needs and sensory processing challenges.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Assisting with communication and interaction
• Encouraging independence and life skills development
• Supporting pupils with sensory activities and structured routines

The school is looking for candidates who are supportive, enthusiastic and passionate about SEND education.

Applicants should ideally hold a valid DBS on the Update Service. Candidates who do not currently have one will be required to apply for a DBS through Protocol Education before starting the role.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to support young people with additional needs, apply now and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the role with you.

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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