Be the Calm in a Busy Classroom
Some students just need one steady adult who gets them. If that sounds like you, this could be your next move.
We’re working with secondary and specialist SEND schools across North Durham who need reliable, full-time SEND Support Staff, Monday to Friday. You might be an experienced SEND TA, a support worker, or a graduate in psychology, education, or youth work looking for hands-on experience.
Why this role works
1. You build proper relationships, not just quick cover
2. Every day brings visible progress, even the small wins
3. It’s ideal experience for teacher training, SEN careers, or therapy routes
Working through Protocol Education means weekly PAYE pay, free CPD, and a consultant who actually checks in.
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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