Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities at a specialist school in Gateshead. This is a full-time, term-time only position based in Gateshead.

The role involves working with pupils individually and in groups to access tailored educational programmes and to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. Ideal candidates may hold degrees in Psychology, Education, Criminology, Sociology, Sports

Qualifications

• Supporting pupils on an individual and group basis.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Supporting communication and social development.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teaching staff with lesson delivery.
• Building strong relationships with pupils and families.
• Supporting pupils on an individual and group basis.

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour support

Education

Psychology

Education

Criminology

Sociology

Sports Science

Health & Social Care

Job description

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Gateshead

Ready to gain meaningful classroom experience in a specialist educational setting?

We are seeking ambitious and compassionate graduates to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at a specialist school in Gateshead.

Gateshead

Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Your Duties

• Supporting pupils on an individual and group basis
• Helping learners access tailored educational programmes
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting communication and social development
• Assisting teaching staff with lesson delivery
• Building strong relationships with pupils and families

Suitable Candidates May Have Degrees In

• Psychology
• Education
• Criminology
• Sociology
• Sports Science
• Health & Social Care

This is an excellent stepping stone for graduates looking to gain practical SEND experience before progressing into teacher training or other child-focused professions.

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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