Level 3 Teaching Assistant
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
Contract: Term-time only, Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday
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About the role
We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school supporting pupils aged 2-11 who have a range of severe and complex needs (SLD, PMLD, autism, etc.). You will take on significant responsibility within class settings and small groups, leading learning activities, supporting therapeutic interventions, and helping deliver programmes designed to enhance communication, independence, physical and emotional development.
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Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver learning - group or individual sessions under guidance of teachers / senior staff
* Lead behaviour support strategies and support pupils through emotional / behavioural challenges
* Work with therapists and other external professionals to implement strategies (e.g. communication, mobility, sensory programmes)
* Contribute to assessment, monitoring and reporting of pupil progress, including contributions to EHCP reviews
* Support newer or less experienced staff / teaching assistants when needed
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Person Specification
* Proven experience working in a SEND or specialist setting, ideally with pupils who have SLD, PMLD or ASC
* Strong understanding of communication aids, sensory needs, behaviour management techniques
* Excellent interpersonal / communication skills, ability to build rapport with pupils, parents, carers and staff
* Ability to work independently when required, make judgements and adapt to individual pupil needs
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What we offer
* Competitive salary / hourly rate commensurate with experience
* Access to specialist facilities and resources
* Professional development including advanced training in SEND practice
* Supportive team environment and opportunities for leadership
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If you are ready to bring your experience and passion to a role where you can make a lasting impact, please apply.
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.
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