Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Secondary (Newcastle)

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD Academy

Safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for a full-time Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist secondary SEND school in Newcastle.

You will support secondary pupils with complex needs, helping them engage with lessons, develop their communication and independence, and follow EHCPs.

The role offers weekly PAYE pay, ongoing training through our CPD Academy, and a supportive consultant to help you thrive in placement.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND/complex needs is preferred.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in groups.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and group support
• Help pupils engage with lessons and activities
• Support communication and interaction
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Develop pupils’ confidence and independence
• Support individual learning targets
• Assist with practical life-skills activities
• Follow EHCPs and personalised support plans
• Work alongside teaching and specialist staff
• Celebrate progress, however big or small

Skills

Patience

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting for a full-time Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist secondary SEND school in Newcastle.

You will support secondary pupils with complex needs, helping them engage with lessons, develop their communication and independence, and follow EHCPs.

The role offers weekly PAYE pay, ongoing training through our CPD Academy, and a supportive consultant to help you thrive in placement.