Level 3 Specialist SEND TA: Assistive Tech & Medical Needs

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Gateshead, supporting children and young people with physical and/or medical needs.

You’ll work alongside specialist teachers and other professionals to help pupils overcome barriers and become as independent as possible.

This is a varied opportunity to develop specialist SEND knowledge, assistive tech, and accessible learning, with a term-time only schedule and daily rate eligibility.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Confidence using ICT and willingness to learn specialist technology.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support based on pupil needs.
• Adapt lessons, activities and resources.
• Support pupils with physical and medical needs.
• Use assistive technology and specialist equipment.
• Help pupils access the curriculum through alternative methods.
• Support communication and independence.
• Set up and safely manage specialist equipment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Follow individual support and safety plans.

Skills

SEND experience

ICT confidence

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptable and flexible

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Gateshead, supporting children and young people with physical and/or medical needs.

You’ll work alongside specialist teachers and other professionals to help pupils overcome barriers and become as independent as possible.

This is a varied opportunity to develop specialist SEND knowledge, assistive tech, and accessible learning, with a term-time only schedule and daily rate eligibility.