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Are you an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity within a SEND setting?

Protocol Education is working with a supportive SEND school in Gateshead that is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team.

You’ll play an important role in helping pupils access education, overcome barriers to learning and develop the skills they need to thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing personalised support to pupils with SEND
• Working 1:1 and with small groups
• Supporting lessons and classroom activities
• Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Supporting communication, social and emotional development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff

What we’re looking for

• A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Previous experience within a school or SEND environment
• A strong understanding of SEND
• Experience supporting behaviour and learning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient and positive approach
• The ability to work effectively within a team

Working hours

• Monday–Friday
• 8:30am–4:30pm
• Full-time
• Gateshead
• SEND school

What you’ll receive with Protocol Education

Our CPD Academy gives you access to a wide range of online training courses, helping you develop your knowledge and progress within education.

You’ll also receive Thrive Awareness Training, alongside dedicated support from your Protocol Education consultant.

We can help you build valuable SEND experience and access opportunities across a range of schools and specialist settings.

There is also potential for the role to become permanent with the school following a successful placement.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEND career, apply today!

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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