Transfer your experience supporting vulnerable individuals into a rewarding school-based role.
Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Forest Hall . The setting supports pupils with Autism, SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties, providing a nurturing environment focused on building confidence and independence.
Your experience from social care, family support or community services could make a significant difference to young people's lives.
Why work with Protocol Education?
Many of our most successful SEND staff come from social care backgrounds and thrive in specialist schools.
You'll receive:
- Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- SEND and Behaviour Management training
- Dedicated local consultant
- Long-term opportunities
- Career progression support
- Wellbeing resources
What you'll be doing
- Supporting pupils throughout the school day
- Encouraging positive behaviour
- Promoting emotional wellbeing
- Supporting individual learning plans
- Building trusted relationships
- Working alongside teachers and therapists
- Supporting independence skills
- Recognising and celebrating progress
Who this role would suit
- Social Care Workers
- Family Support Workers
- Youth Workers
- Support Workers
- Residential Care Practitioners
- Teaching Assistants
Apply today and use your experience to help shape brighter futures.
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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Social Care Background Teaching Assistant - Forest Hall (Full-Time) employer: Protocol Education
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
