If you’re patient, calm, and great at building trust, this one’s for you.
A specialist school in Durham is looking for a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism. You’ll be part of a close-knit team who really understand their students and support each other too.
What you’ll be doing
* Providing structured classroom support
* Helping pupils with routines, communication, and sensory needs
* Using visual aids and strategies to support learning
* Working closely with teachers and SEN specialists
* Learning skills that stay with you for life
Why choose Protocol Education
* Training and guidance before you start
* Ongoing support, not just a “good luck and off you go”
* Weekly pay through PAYE
* Clear progression routes into SEN and education roles
* Schools that are carefully matched to you, not random placements
You don’t need to know everything already. You just need to care.
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.
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