SEN Teaching Assistant – PRU

Company: Protocol Education Ltd
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Location: South Shields
Job Description:

Protocol Education is currently recruiting for an experienced and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a PRU setting in South Shields.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs including SEMH, ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties and behavioural challenges.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or young people in challenging environments and will be confident supporting behaviour through positive intervention strategies.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience with SEND / SEMH / behaviour support
  • Strong communication skills
  • Calm and professional under pressure
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Right to work in the UK

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about helping pupils re‑engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

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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Posted: July 6th, 2026