Looking for a rewarding role where every day matters?

We’re seeking a passionate HLTA to lead a primary classroom in a welcoming PRU in South Shields.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm.

You’ll play a key role in delivering learning, supporting emotional development, and helping pupils succeed both academically and personally.

What you’ll be doing
Leading whole-class teaching and intervention sessions
Supporting pupils with additional behavioural and emotional needs
Delivering differentiated learning activities
Encouraging engagement, confidence, and resilience
Building strong relationships with pupils and staff
Supporting progress tracking and classroom routines

We’re looking for someone who
Has experience leading groups or classes
Understands SEMH and trauma-informed practice
Has excellent communication skills
Can motivate and inspire reluctant learners
Is resilient and solution-focused
Works well as part of a wider team

Why you’ll love this role
You’ll see the impact of your support every single day as pupils begin to believe in themselves again.

Why work with Protocol Education?
✔ Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
✔ FREE access to our online CPD Academy
✔ Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
✔ Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
✔ Streamlined registration and local bookings
✔ Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

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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