SEND Teaching Assistant – Peterlee Area If you’re the kind of person who notices the small wins and celebrates them like gold medals, this SEND TA role in the Peterlee area could be just what you’re looking for. You’ll be joining a specialist setting where pupils need structure, patience, and adults who genuinely care. Your day will include: • Supporting pupils with autism, communication needs, learning delays, or sensory needs • Helping pupils regulate emotions and transitions • Working 1:1 or with small groups • Using visuals, routines, and simple strategies that help pupils feel safe and confident • Working closely with teachers and therapists to keep learning accessible You’ll thrive here if: • You’ve supported SEND pupils before • You can stay calm when the classroom gets busy • You enjoy helping pupils learn in creative ways • You build trust with kindness and consistency With Protocol you’ll get: • Weekly PAYE pay • Free CPD, including brilliant SEND modules • A consultant who checks in and actually listens • Long-term and short-term opportunities across County Durham If you’re ready for a role that feels truly meaningful, let’s chat. 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.