SEN Teaching Assistant – Gateshead

Make a difference during some of the most important years of a young person's life.

Protocol Education is looking for caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a specialist secondary SEND setting in Gateshead from September.

This is an opportunity to support pupils who may have Autism, SEMH, learning difficulties, speech and language needs and complex SEND. You'll play an important role in helping young people feel safe, confident and ready to learn.

Your role

• Supporting pupils in lessons and across the school day
• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Helping pupils develop communication skills
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Encouraging independence and self-confidence
• Assisting with practical and vocational learning
• Supporting pupils with their individual learning goals
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff

The ideal candidate

• Has previous experience with children or young people
• Understands the importance of patience and consistency
• Is confident supporting pupils with additional needs
• Has a positive and nurturing approach
• Is resilient and able to manage challenging situations
• Is passionate about helping young people succeed

A DBS on the Update Service is desirable, but we're happy to support you with the application process.

Why Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free SEND-focused CPD
• Dedicated consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing career support
• No umbrella companies

Ready to make a genuine difference? Apply today.

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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