Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support company is looking for a dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant in Peterlee. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with additional needs in a nurturing environment, focusing on their emotional security and building trust. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide personalized assistance. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in providing SEN support. Competitive pay between £90–£110 per day is offered, including holiday pay.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to individual student needs.
• Calm and reliable presence throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEN.
• Encourage positive relationships and independence among students.
• Support emotional regulation and behavior management.

Skills

Emotional regulation support

SEN support

Adaptability

Encouraging independence

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Overview

Location: Peterlee
Pay: £90–£110 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing

We’re recruiting a dedicated Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a nurturing and inclusive school environment. This role focuses on building trust, confidence and emotional security, helping children feel ready to learn and proud of their progress. You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff to provide consistent, personalised support.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour
• Adapting learning activities to individual needs
• Encouraging independence and positive relationships
• Being a calm, reliable presence throughout the day

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.