Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary / Secondary School

Looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day?

This is more than just a classroom support role. It’s about being the extra pair of hands, the listening ear, and the positive influence that helps pupils thrive.

Protocol Education is working with welcoming and supportive schools across the Darlington area, looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join their teams immediately.

Why this role?

Not every child learns the same way — and that’s where you come in.

Whether you’re helping a pupil grasp a tricky concept, boosting confidence, or simply being a consistent presence in their day, your support matters more than you might think.

What your day could look like:

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day learning activities
• Working with small groups or on a 1:1 basis with pupils
• Helping to keep students engaged, focused, and motivated
• Assisting with classroom management and organisation
• Supporting pupils with additional needs where required

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children (school-based or similar)
• Is proactive, reliable, and ready to get stuck in
• Communicates well with both pupils and staff
• Brings a positive attitude and lots of patience
• Is adaptable — no two days are ever the same!

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella companies
• Free access to our CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in a variety of local schools
• Potential for long-term and permanent roles

Important Information:

All applicants must have (or be willing to obtain):

• An enhanced DBS check (with Update Service subscription)
• Relevant qualifications or experience

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance, including an online search where appropriate.

This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Ready to get started?

If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to build experience in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your education career.

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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