SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary Specialist Setting
Location: South Shields
Pay: £90–£110 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
We’re looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a specialist secondary environment where inclusion, aspiration and personal development are central.
You’ll work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils who benefit from smaller classes, clear expectations and strong relationships.
Key responsibilities:
• Supporting pupils with SEN during lessons
• Helping adapt learning activities to individual needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and confidence
• Working collaboratively with a supportive staff team
This role suits someone who believes in second chances and inclusive education.
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.
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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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