SEND Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and inclusive school environment dedicated to supporting children with special educational needs. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the development of a Year 1 child with non-verbal autism. You will provide essential one-to-one support, assist with personal care, and implement strategies to encourage independence and learning. Collaborating closely with teachers and parents, you will help foster communication and social development. If you are passionate about SEND education and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for permanent role

Focus on well-being and growth

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with non-verbal autism is essential.
• Understanding of personal care needs and communication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 child with non-verbal autism.
• Work closely with teachers and parents to tailor support.

Skills

Experience with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Personal care responsibilities

Non-verbal communication techniques (PECS, Makaton)

Patient and empathetic approach

Proactive in SEND education

Education

Relevant qualifications for SEND support

Job description

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Job Type: Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry: Education and Training

Location: Partnered School with Protocol Education

Full-time: 5 days per week (Part-time not available)

About the Role:

• Provide one-to-one support for a Year 1 child with non-verbal autism
• Assist with personal care needs, ensuring dignity and comfort
• Support the child’s communication, engagement, and social development
• Implement strategies to encourage independence and learning
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and parents to tailor support

About You:

• Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Comfortable with personal care responsibilities
• Understanding of non-verbal communication techniques (PECS, Makaton, etc.)
• Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Passionate about making a positive impact in SEND education

Why Join Us?

The school is committed to creating a caring, inclusive, and values-driven environment where all children can thrive. You’ll be part of a supportive team that prioritises well-being, growth, and positive learning experiences for both students and staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a child's development. If you have the skills, experience, and dedication for SEND support, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today!

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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