Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs?
We're seeking compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools from September. If you enjoy helping children overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
- Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions.
- Encourage engagement and participation in classroom activities.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals.
- Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
- Help provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Essential Requirements
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
What You'll Receive
- Competitive pay rates
- Flexible working opportunities
- Free CPD and SEN training
- Friendly and supportive schools
- Long-term and permanent positions available
- Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
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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SEN Teaching Assistants Needed in Gateshead employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Join a nurturing nursery setting in LS11 where your passion for early years education can truly shine. We prioritise a supportive work culture that values your contributions, offers ongoing professional development, and fosters strong relationships with children and their families. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging environment, you'll find every day rewarding as you help little learners thrive.
