Secondary Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable educational support organization in Northumberland seeks a Secondary Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs. The role involves working one-to-one and in small groups, building trust, and engaging with pupils in a positive manner. Ideal candidates require an enhanced DBS check and should have prior experience in educational settings. This position is temporary with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Free CPD training

Safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or youth settings is preferred.
• Must be patient and steady in interactions with students.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS check if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Help pupils with additional needs to stay engaged and confident.
• Work alongside class teachers and SENCO.

Skills

Experience in supporting young people

Patience

Ability to build trust

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant – Learning & Behaviour Support

£90 to £115 per day

This is a brilliant role for someone who notices the quiet student in the back row, the one who needs a nudge of confidence or a friendly face to help them settle. You’ll join a secondary school in Northumberland that truly values its support staff and works as a team to keep every student moving forward.

Your role will include

• Supporting students one-to-one and in small groups
• Helping pupils with additional needs stay engaged and confident
• Working alongside class teachers, SENCO, and pastoral leads
• Encouraging positive routines, resilience and independence

You’ll fit perfectly if you

• Have experience supporting young people, whether in schools or youth settings
• Are patient, steady and great at building trust
• Enjoy seeing slow and steady progress
• Have an enhanced DBS on the update service, or are willing to apply

You’ll also get free CPD through our training hub, including SEND and behaviour modules that you can use throughout your career.

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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