Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant – PRU School, Ferryhill

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience supporting young people with additional needs before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, social work or youth support?

A specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Ferryhill is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Graduate SEND Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference while developing your skills in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Working with pupils who have SEND, SEMH needs and additional barriers to learning, you'll play a key role in helping students build confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve their full potential.

Your Role

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, both inside and outside the classroom
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and personalised learning activities
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Build positive relationships that encourage engagement, resilience and confidence
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and SEND professionals to support individual learning plans
• Help monitor pupil progress and celebrate achievements

We're Looking For

• A recent graduate (Education, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Childhood Studies or a related subject is desirable, but all graduates are welcome)
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, resilient and proactive approach
• Experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Free CPD and online training to develop your skills
• Valuable classroom experience to support future careers in teaching, educational psychology, social work, counselling or youth justice
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

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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