Are you someone who sees potential where others see barriers?
We’re working with specialist provisions in South Shields seeking Qualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex learning difficulties, communication needs, and sensory profiles.
Role
As a TA, you’ll help deliver highly personalised support to pupils with varying needs. Every interaction matters — from supporting communication to celebrating small but meaningful milestones.
Many schools we partner with recruit permanent staff through supply, giving you the chance to find the right long‑term fit.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting personalised learning programmes
- Providing sensory and emotional regulation support
- Working 1:1 and in small groups
- Assisting with communication and engagement strategies
- Helping create a safe and structured environment
What we’re looking for
- Recognised Teaching Assistant qualification
- Experience in SEND settings
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- Confidence working with complex needs
- A collaborative team mindset
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Weekly pay via PAYE
- Access to specialist CPD
- Long‑term placements
- Dedicated consultant support
- Routes into permanent employment
Safeguarding
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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.
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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