SEN Teaching Assistant - Bishop Auckland

Protocol Education; Woodside; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in a school setting. This supply role offers flexibility across Woodside and surrounding areas, with opportunities to help pupils build confidence and independence.

You will work one-to-one or in small groups, assisting teachers and therapists to create an inclusive, caring classroom. All applicants must meet safeguarding requirements and training.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND preferred.
• Ability to work one-to-one or in small groups.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
• Availability for flexible supply shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with diverse learning needs one-to-one or in small groups.
• Help deliver personalised learning activities tailored to each child’s strengths and challenges.
• Assist in building confidence, social skills, and independence in learners.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to create an inclusive environment.
• Support behaviour management with kindness and understanding, ensuring every child feels safe and valued.
• Celebrate progress and contribute to a positive classroom atmosphere.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Attitude to learning

Job description

Ready for a Rewarding New Adventure? Become a SEND Teaching Assistant!

Are you compassionate, patient, and passionate about making a real difference? If you love working with children and want to support those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), we have an exciting supply SEND TA role just for YOU!

Your Role, What You'll Be Doing:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will be a superstar support for children who need that extra helping hand. You will:

• Work one-on-one or with small groups to support pupils with diverse learning needs
• Help deliver personalised learning activities tailored to each child's unique strengths and challenges
• Assist in building confidence, social skills, and independence, helping children thrive in the classroom and beyond
• Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and families to create a supportive and inclusive environment
• Support behaviour management with kindness and understanding, ensuring every child feels safe and valued
• Celebrate every step forward, big or small because progress is POWER!

Why This Role is So Important, and So Rewarding:

• You're the heart of inclusion, helping every child access learning and reach their potential
• Witness firsthand the incredible growth and breakthroughs children make with the right support
• Feel the joy of making school a happy, confident place for children who face extra challenges
• Gain valuable experience that can open doors to further opportunities in education and beyond
• Enjoy flexible supply work that fits your lifestyle, with variety and fresh challenges every day

Ready to Become a SEND Superstar?

If you're kind, patient, and excited to empower children to shine, this is the role for you! Bring your empathy, energy, and dedication and join us on an unforgettable journey to make a lasting impact.

Because being a SEND TA isn't just a job it's a powerful mission to change lives, one smile at a time.

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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