SEND Teaching Assistant – Flexible Role Supporting Pupils Across Peterlee
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Join Protocol Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant and work across a range of welcoming schools in Peterlee and surrounding areas. This flexible role is perfect for candidates who love variety and want to make a real impact in students' lives.
What You'll Do:
1. Provide individualised support to pupils with SEND in both mainstream and specialist settings.
2. Assist with daily classroom activities and help maintain a positive, inclusive environment.
3. Support pupils' academic, emotional, and social development with empathy and patience.
What We’re Looking For:
4. Willingness to travel up to 1 hour for work across Sunderland and nearby areas.
5. A positive, adaptable attitude and a strong commitment to supporting learners of all abilities.
6. Experience working with children or individuals with SEND is beneficial, though not essential.
7. A valid DBS check and the right to work in the UK.
Why Join Protocol Education?
8. Access flexible roles that suit your lifestyle and experience.
9. Work in a variety of settings to expand your skills and confidence.
10. Free online CPD and training courses.
11. £50 Refer a Friend scheme – bring your friends on board!
12. Friendly, expert consultants offering support every step of the way.
Ready to Start Your SEND Journey?
Submit your CV today and begin making a lasting difference in young lives.
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 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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