Day-to-Day SEN Teaching Assistant - Peterlee

Protocol Education Limited; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Weekly PAYE

Local opportunities

CPD training

Consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Day-to-Day SEN Teaching Assistant to work on a flexible daily supply basis in Peterlee. The role supports children with additional needs, including autism and ADHD, on a 1:1 or small-group basis.

You will help pupils engage, regulate emotions, and participate in activities while supporting teachers across specialist SEN settings. DBS checks are required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, especially in SEN settings.
• Patience, resilience and a positive approach to learning.
• Clear communication with pupils, staff and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group assistance during lessons.
• Encourage engagement and participation throughout the day.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assist teaching staff with classroom activities and routines.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Job description

Day-to-Day SEN Teaching Assistant - Peterlee

SEN Teaching Assistant (Flexible Daily Supply)

Not every child needs someone to give them the answers. Sometimes they need someone who can encourage them, understand their challenges, and help them feel confident enough to succeed.

Protocol Education is seeking caring and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a day-to-day supply basis across specialist SEN schools in Peterlee. This role is perfect for candidates looking for flexibility while gaining valuable experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning needs.
• Working on a 1:1 basis and with small groups.
• Encouraging engagement and participation throughout the school day.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assisting teaching staff with classroom activities.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Are patient, resilient, and enthusiastic.
• Can adapt quickly to different school settings.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS or are willing to apply for one.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Flexible work to suit your schedule.
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Local opportunities across Peterlee and surrounding areas.
• Free CPD and SEND training.
• Dedicated consultant support.

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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