Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant — Help Teens Thrive

Protocol Education Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE CPD and online training

Dedicated consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Ongoing support

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting for a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a school in the Peterlee area.

You will support pupils across the school day, working alongside teachers and support staff to help remove barriers to learning and encourage pupils to become more independent.

Pay is £98–£120 per day, depending on experience, with a September 2026 start and hours Monday to Friday during school terms.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEN Teaching Assistant or similar is desirable.
• Patience, consistency and the ability to build genuine relationships with teenagers.
• All required safeguarding checks and training will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND across KS3 and KS4.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping pupils access the secondary curriculum.
• Reinforcing instructions and classroom learning.
• Supporting literacy and numeracy where required.
• Encouraging pupils to participate in lessons.
• Supporting pupils with autism and communication needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
• Helping pupils manage transitions between lessons.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.
• Supporting pupils during social times.
• Building positive relationships with students.

Job description

Protocol Education are recruiting for a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a school in the Peterlee area.

You will support pupils across the school day, working alongside teachers and support staff to help remove barriers to learning and encourage pupils to become more independent.

Pay is £98–£120 per day, depending on experience, with a September 2026 start and hours Monday to Friday during school terms.