SEN Teaching Assistant – Support & Growth for Learners

Company: Protocol Education Ltd
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Location: Peterlee
Job Description:

A specialist SEN partner school in Peterlee is looking to appoint a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant ahead of the new academic year.

The school supports pupils with a range of complex needs including Autism, SEMH, ADHD and associated learning difficulties. Staff work closely together to provide personalised support and create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • Assisting with differentiated learning activities
  • Supporting behaviour and emotional wellbeing
  • Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
  • Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have SEN, care or support experience desirable
  • Be resilient, patient and proactive
  • Have strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Be passionate about supporting vulnerable learners

Interviews are taking place before the summer holidays with long-term and permanent opportunities available.

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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Posted: June 1st, 2026