Do you want to be part of a school where every child is truly supported to succeed? Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs feel confident, understood and ready to learn? We are working with a welcoming primary school in Peterlee that is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey. Role overview As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech and language needs and mild learning difficulties. You will work closely with the class teacher to ensure all pupils can access learning in a way that suits them. Key responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs Support communication and social development Assist with the implementation of EHCP targets Encourage positive behaviour and engagement Build strong relationships with pupils and staff Requirements Experience working with children or young people A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach Strong communication skills A genuine passion for supporting SEND If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive school, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your education career. 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.