Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Peterlee Salary: £89–£108 per day Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Start Date: Immediate Looking to make a real difference in a child’s life? We’re on the lookout for a compassionate and committed SEND Teaching Assistant to join one of our fantastic partner schools. This role is all about providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning and thrive in a safe, structured environment. What you’ll be doing: Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs in class and during activities Working closely with the SENCO, teachers, and external specialists Helping create a positive, inclusive environment where every child feels valued Using strategies like Thrive to support social and emotional development What we’re looking for: Experience working with children or young people with SEND (school-based or otherwise) A calm, patient approach and strong communication skills Someone who’s reliable, caring, and ready to be the steady hand in the classroom Why join Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella faff) Free access to our online CPD Academy 1:1 consultant support every step of the way Thrive training included—so you’ll add even more value in schools If you want a role where your skills are seen, supported, and celebrated, this could be the perfect next step. Apply today and let’s get you started. 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.