Do you want a role where your work genuinely matters? Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs feel confident, supported and ready to learn? We’re working with a welcoming school in Hartlepool who are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to help create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment where every child feels supported and able to thrive.This is a fulfilling role within a schoo that values empathy, consistency and teamwork, and where your contribution is truly appreciated. Role overview:As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils both individually and in small groups, helping them to access the curriculum and develop essential social and emotional skills. You’ll help students access learning, build independence and engage positively with their education, working closely with teachers and other support staff to implement tailored learning strategies that meet each child’s individual needs. You'll work closely with class teachers and support staff to deliver personalised learning strategies that helps pupils to engage with their education and to reach their full potential. Key responsibilities: Deliver tailored support to pupils with SEN, SEMH & PMLD Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, adapting to individual learning styles Help children who communicate differently or need additional emotional or behavioural support to feel seen, heard and valued Encourage focus, engagement and participation during lessons Assist with the implementation of personalised learning plans and behaviour support strategies Develop strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents Requirements: Previous experience working with children or young people, experience within SEN settings is highly desirable but not essential A calm, patient and understanding nature with a passion for supporting children with additional needs Strong communication and listening skills A background in child or adult care, youth work, education or similar support roles is highly desirable Not Thrive trained yet? No problem. Protocol Education offers free Thrive training, helping you to develop your practice and strengthen your profile with schools, and it's a fantastic addition to your CV. If you're ready to support children in education and make a real impact, apply today. Visit us at or call us on 01642 205952 or email katie.phillips@protocol-education.com to have a chat about the role.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.