SEN HLTA – PRU School, Ferryhill

We are working in partnership with a welcoming Pupil Referral Unit in Ferryhill that is seeking a dedicated SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with a range of social, emotional and additional learning needs.

This specialist setting is committed to creating positive outcomes for young people by providing tailored support, personalised learning opportunities and a nurturing environment where every pupil can succeed.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver targeted interventions to support pupil progress
• Lead small group and one-to-one learning sessions
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH needs and EHCPs
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SEND professionals
• Monitor pupil development and adapt support strategies accordingly
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive engagement with learning

Requirements
• HLTA qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A patient, adaptable and nurturing approach
• Ability to travel to Ferryhill and surrounding areas
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Protocol Education Offers
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD and online training programmes

All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training required for this role.

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.