Job Title: Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant – Peterlee
Location: Peterlee, County Durham
Salary: £89–£108 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Ready when you are – immediate start available
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Some pupils need more than a teacher. They need you.
Steady, caring, and unshakably kind—you’re the one who sees the child first, not the label. And there’s a brilliant school in Peterlee that’s ready to welcome your calm confidence.
We’re searching for a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in a primary setting. You’ll be there for the tricky moments, the triumphs, and everything in between.
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What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting pupils with SEND (e.g. autism, ADHD, SEMH) 1:1 or in small groups
* Creating clear routines and safe, positive spaces
* Working hand-in-hand with teachers, SENCOs, and families
* Making sure every pupil feels seen and supported
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What we’re looking for:
* Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent)
* SEND experience or a strong interest in inclusive education
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm when things get lively
* An active DBS (or happy to apply with us)
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Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella, no hidden fees
* FREE Thrive training (a game-changer for SEND roles)
* A local consultant who actually listens and supports you
* Access to other CPD to grow your skills and confidence
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Got Thrive training already? Brilliant.
If not, we’ll get you signed up—free, fast, and fully supported.
Apply now and find a role that really makes a difference—in a school that’ll notice and appreciate it.
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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