A supportive school environment can help pupils overcome barriers and build confidence in learning. A specialist SEN provision in the Peterlee area is recruiting a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism, communication difficulties and additional learning needs. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in education or SEN support. The Role You will assist teachers in supporting pupils throughout the school day by: • Supporting classroom learning • Helping pupils stay engaged with tasks • Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation • Supporting pupils during structured activities and transitions What We Are Looking For We are looking for people who are: • Passionate about working with children and young people • Interested in learning about SEND • Patient, caring and reliable • Keen to develop experience in education What’s in It for You? • Specialist SEN school experience • Support and guidance from experienced staff • Weekly pay via PAYE We do not use umbrella companies, ensuring you receive your pay directly without additional deductions. Apply Today If you are interested in working in education and supporting pupils with additional needs, apply now to find out more. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.