Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A supportive educational organization is looking for a Teaching Assistant in Gateshead. This role involves aiding students with additional needs during KS3 and KS4 lessons. The ideal candidate should possess warmth, confidence in their abilities to support young people, and a willingness to learn. This temporary position offers weekly PAYE pay and opportunities for development in a specialized educational environment.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free online CPD academy access

Support from a consultant

Opportunities for skill growth

Pathways into long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, youth work, care, mentoring, or behaviour support is a bonus.
• Confidence supporting young people with additional needs.
• A flexible, patient approach and a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in KS3 and KS4 during lessons.
• Breaking down tasks and explaining concepts.
• Helping young people develop routines and confidence.

Job description

If you enjoy supporting young people who need a bit of extra encouragement, and you’re at your best when the day brings a few surprises, this could be a brilliant next step for you.

We’re working with a welcoming SEN secondary school that supports pupils with a range of additional needs, from autism and communication differences to social, emotional and mental health needs. They’re looking for a Teaching Assistant who’s patient, positive and ready to help teenagers feel more confident in their learning.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting students in KS3 and KS4 during lessons, helping them stay focused and engaged
• Breaking down tasks, explaining concepts and celebrating progress
• Working 1:1 or in small groups, depending on the needs of each pupil
• Helping young people develop routines, confidence and independence
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff and specialists to keep strategies consistent
• Bringing calm, encouragement and steady guidance to each day

What the school is looking for

• Someone who builds relationships quickly and communicates with warmth
• Confidence supporting young people with additional needs
• Experience in schools, youth work, care, mentoring or behaviour support is a bonus
• A flexible, patient approach and a good sense of humour when things go a bit sideways
• You don’t need SEN experience to apply, just the right mindset and willingness to learn

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella deductions
• Free access to our online CPD academy, including SEN and behaviour modules
• Support from a consultant who really knows the school
• A chance to grow your skills in a secondary specialist setting
• Pathways into long-term roles and future training

If this sounds like the role for you please send me across your CV.

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.