We are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive primary school in Peterlee. The role focuses on providing consistent 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning and regulate emotions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support
2. Support pupils with autism, ADHD or SEMH needs
3. Help maintain clear routines and positive behaviour strategies
4. Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO
5. Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing and engagement
Skills & Experience
6. Experience supporting children with SEN is desirable
7. Calm, patient and resilient approach
8. Strong communication and teamwork skills
9. Commitment to inclusive education
Why Join?
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s school experience, within a welcoming and well-supported environment.
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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