SEN Teaching Assistant

Our friendly primary school in Gateshead is seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team this September.

We are proud to be a nurturing and inclusive school where children are encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Our staff work together to provide high-quality education and personalised support, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to achieve their best.

We're looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to support learning and development.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt lessons and classroom activities.
• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, learning difficulties and SEMH.
• Encourage independence, resilience and confidence throughout the school day.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and social development.
• Use positive behaviour management strategies to help pupils succeed.
• Record observations and contribute to pupil progress meetings.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals to ensure pupils receive consistent support.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and inclusive classroom where all children feel valued.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Is patient, empathetic and adaptable.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

What We Can Offer

• Weekly Pay
• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Experienced leadership and dedicated colleagues.
• Access to high-quality CPD and SEND training.
• Opportunities for career progression within education.
• Well-equipped learning environments.
• A rewarding role supporting children to achieve their full potential.

If you're looking to join a caring primary school where your work will have a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of our dedicated team this September.

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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