Level 3 Teaching Assistant – SEN School, Ferryhill Start Date: September Ready to step into a role where what you do each day really matters? We’re working with a specialist SEN school in Ferryhill looking for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a setting where patience, consistency, and strong relationships make all the difference, and where your support helps pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. Why this role stands out • Full-time, stable role with consistency you can rely on • Strong, supportive leadership team who value their staff • Opportunities to lead small group and intervention work • A positive, nurturing environment where every win counts What you’ll be doing • Delivering targeted interventions tailored to individual needs • Supporting pupils in the classroom to access learning • Assisting with lesson prep and adapting resources where needed • Providing 1:1 support to help pupils build confidence and routine What we’re looking for • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification • Solid classroom experience, ideally within SEN • Confidence supporting pupils with a range of additional needs • A calm, team-focused approach and strong communication skills This role suits someone who brings steady energy, can think on their feet, and understands that progress isn’t always linear, but it’s always worth it. Thrive training would be a real advantage here, and if you haven’t got it yet, it’s something we can help you work towards. Ready to make your move? Apply now and let’s get you into a role where your impact is seen and felt every day. 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.