HLTA (SEND Specialist) – South Shields
Location: South Shields
Start: ASAP or after half-term
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £110 to £130 per day (PAYE)
You know those people who can walk into a room and instantly lift the pressure on the teaching team? That’s the kind of HLTA we’re looking for. You’ll support whole-class delivery, lead small groups, and occasionally step into class cover when needed, all within a specialist environment where pupils are nurtured, not rushed.
Your HLTA superpowers:
1. Delivering engaging activities with confidence
2. Supporting a wide range of SEND needs
3. Building consistent, warm relationships
4. Being the flexible problem-solver everyone appreciates
5. Helping create a space where every child feels safe and understood
What you’ll need:
6. HLTA status or equivalent experience
7. Strong SEND understanding
8. Confident behaviour and communication support skills
9. A positive, collaborative approach
What you’ll get from us:
10. Weekly PAYE pay
11. Free CPD, including Thrive awareness and trauma-informed courses
12. A consultant who champions you
13. Roles matched to your strengths, not just your CV
If you’re the calm in the storm and love helping children unlock their independence, this role has your name on it.
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.
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