Send Teaching Assistant (Driver Required) - Hexham (Full-Time)

Protocol Education; Hexham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education in Hexham is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism, ADHD and complex learning needs. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to limited public transport links.

You will provide tailored 1:1 support, assist pupils throughout the school day and help them access education, with a focus on communication, independence and emotional regulation. This is a full-time, long-term role.

Qualifications

• Driver with access to own vehicle is essential.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 support to pupils.
• Assisting pupils throughout the school day.
• Supporting communication and interaction.
• Encouraging independence and engagement.
• Supporting emotional regulation.
• Working alongside experienced SEND professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

Patience

Adaptability

Strong communication

Job description

Do you have access to your own vehicle and want a rewarding role supporting young people with additional needs?

A specialist SEND provision in Hexham is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. Due to the school's location and limited public transport links, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

You'll support pupils with Autism, ADHD and complex learning needs, helping them access education and achieve positive outcomes.

Location: Hexham
Pay: £92.63 - £105 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Essential: Driver with access to own vehicle

What you'll be doing

• Providing tailored 1:1 support
• Assisting pupils throughout the school day
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Encouraging independence and engagement
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Working alongside experienced SEND professionals

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and committed
• Patient and resilient
• Adaptable in their approach
• Comfortable supporting pupils with additional needs
• A driver with access to their own transport

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free SEND training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term opportunities

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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