Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Gateshead (Full-Time)

Do you want a career where you can genuinely improve the lives of young people?

Protocol Education is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school in Gateshead, supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs.

No two days are the same, making this an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience while helping children achieve their full potential.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free accredited CPD courses
• Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Opportunities for permanent employment
• Supportive school community
• Refer a Friend rewards

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions
• Support pupils throughout the school day
• Promote independence and confidence
• Assist with behaviour and emotional regulation
• Work closely with teaching staff and therapists

Requirements

• Positive and proactive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Calm, patient and adaptable
• Experience with SEND is beneficial but not essential

Apply now to start your SEN career in Gateshead.

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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