At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with SEND, helping them learn and grow in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join a welcoming specialist school in South Shields dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, ongoing opportunities, free training, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Potential for permanent roles and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience with SEND.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you the kind of Teaching Assistant who can bring calm to challenging moments, build trust with pupils, and help them feel safe enough to learn? We’re working with welcoming specialist schools in the South Shields area seeking experienced and qualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEND, including autism, SEMH, and communication needs.
The role
As a Qualified Teaching Assistant, you’ll play an important part in helping pupils access education in a way that works for them. You’ll provide tailored support, help regulate emotions, and build positive relationships that enable progress both academically and socially. Many of the schools we work with use supply placements as a way of recruiting permanent staff, making this a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking for a long‑term career move. You’ll work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and wider pastoral teams to ensure every pupil feels supported and understood.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Helping pupils regulate emotions and engage positively in learning
- Adapting activities to meet individual needs
- Using de‑escalation and positive behaviour strategies
- Encouraging confidence, independence, and resilience
What we’re looking for:
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
- A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- A genuine passion for inclusive education
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Weekly pay through PAYE
- Ongoing, long‑term opportunities
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- Friendly, dedicated consultant support
- Opportunities that can lead to permanent roles
Safeguarding
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. All candidates must undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which 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 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. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see the Protocol Education website.
Qualified Teaching Assistant (SEMH / SEND) employer: Protocol Education Ltd
At Protocol Education, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our Teaching Assistants. Located in the welcoming South Shields area, we offer competitive weekly pay, ongoing professional development through our online CPD Academy, and dedicated consultant support to help you thrive in your role. With opportunities for long-term placements that can lead to permanent positions, we are committed to your growth and success in making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with SEND.
