Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

SEND training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Career development support

Wellbeing guidance

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Gateshead is seeking a full-time Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support, help pupils access lessons, and assist with communication and social interaction to boost confidence and independence.

The role offers ongoing training, safeguarding support, and a pathway to long-term opportunities within specialist education.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience in SEND or complex needs is advantageous.
• DBS check and safeguarding training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one support to pupils.
• Supporting small groups during lessons and activities.
• Assisting with communication and social interaction.
• Helping pupils access learning materials and participate in activities.
• Supporting personal care when needed and encouraging independence.
• Collaborating with teachers and specialist staff.
• Supporting sensory activities and engagement.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils.

Job description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Gateshead (Full-Time)

Make a meaningful difference to pupils with complex needs every day.

Protocol Education is looking for a full-time Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Gateshead. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with complex learning needs, Autism, sensory processing needs and communication difficulties.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people both academically and personally, helping them develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We are committed to helping you succeed in specialist education and providing support throughout your placement.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND, Autism and Safeguarding training
• A dedicated consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career development support
• Ongoing wellbeing guidance

What you'll be doing

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Helping pupils access lessons and activities
• Supporting communication and social interaction
• Assisting with personal care when needed
• Encouraging independence and self-help skills
• Working closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Supporting sensory activities and engagement
• Developing trusting relationships with pupils

Who this role could suit

• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• SEND Support Workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Care Workers
• Learning Support Assistants
• Psychology Graduates

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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