Are you looking to start a career supporting children with special educational needs?
We are working with a specialist school in Durham, around Consett, who are looking for a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone keen to gain hands-on experience in a supportive setting while learning on the job.
The role:
* Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
* Assisting with classroom activities and learning routines
* Supporting behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement
* Working closely with teachers and SEN staff
* Helping pupils feel safe, supported, and ready to learn
We’re looking for someone who:
* Is patient, calm, and reliable
* Has a genuine interest in SEND and inclusive education
* Is confident building positive relationships with children
* Is happy to learn and take guidance from experienced staff
* Has relevant experience with children or young people (school, care, youth work, or similar is desirable but not essential)
No formal SEN qualifications are required. Full support and training will be provided.
What Protocol Education offers:
* Weekly pay through PAYE
* FREE access to our online CPD Academy
* FREE Thrive training to support emotional wellbeing
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
* Long-term opportunities in specialist and SEND settings
This role is ideal for graduates, career changers, or anyone looking to take their first step into SEN education.
Apply now to find out more.
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.
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