Teaching Assistant – Specialist PRU | Ferryhill | September Start
Can you remain calm in challenging situations and help young people re‑engage with education?
Protocol Education is recruiting a Qualified Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist PRU in Ferryhill supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
This is a highly rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will support pupils who may have experienced barriers to education and require consistent, positive role models to help them achieve success.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
- Managing and de‑escalating challenging behaviour
- Encouraging positive choices and engagement in learning
- Supporting emotional wellbeing and self‑regulation
- Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff
We’re Looking For
- Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Experience supporting behaviour, SEMH, or alternative provision settings
- Strong resilience and professionalism
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- A patient, empathetic, and positive attitude
Why Join Protocol Education?
- Weekly PAYE pay
- Long‑term opportunities
- Access to free CPD and training
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position
Safeguarding
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent at a later date.
We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers. All candidates must have a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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