We are seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist education setting in Gateshead. This provision supports children and young people who require a personalised approach to learning due to social, emotional and behavioural needs.
You will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils’ academic progress, emotional regulation and engagement in a calm, structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
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Assist with the delivery of personalised learning programmes.
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Support behaviour management strategies and emotional regulation.
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Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
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Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff.
Skills & Experience
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Experience working with children or young people in education or care.
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Understanding of SEMH or behavioural needs is desirable.
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Calm, patient and resilient approach.
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Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial but not essential.
Why Join?
This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who need consistency, encouragement and understanding to succeed.
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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