Empowering Complex Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Protocol Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

Training in SEND, Autism and Safeguard

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a full-time Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex learning needs at a specialist SEND school in Gateshead, helping them develop academically and personally.

You'll provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist with accessing lessons and activities, and work closely with teachers and staff to foster communication, independence and social interaction for pupils with Autism, sensory processing needs and communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a full-time Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex learning needs at a specialist SEND school in Gateshead, helping them develop academically and personally.

You'll provide one-to-one and small-group support, assist with accessing lessons and activities, and work closely with teachers and staff to foster communication, independence and social interaction for pupils with Autism, sensory processing needs and communication difficulties.