Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A nurturing specialist school in Peterlee is seeking a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time position. The role involves providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex needs, encouraging communication and independence while being a calm presence throughout the day. Ideal candidates are compassionate, steady under pressure, and keen to learn. Benefits include free training to enhance skills and support from a dedicated consultant. This is a temporary position that may lead to a permanent role.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free Thrive training

Online CPD access

Support from a consultant

Qualifications

• No specific educational requirements stated.
• Experience in care, youth work, or sports coaching is beneficial.
• Willingness to train and reflect on practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Encourage independence and communication.
• Create a calm presence throughout the school day.
• Assist pupils in accessing sensory activities.

Skills

Enjoy problem-solving

Clear communication

Experience in care or youth work

Calm under pressure

Job description

Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Peterlee

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love a job where I can really make a difference,” this might be your moment.

A nurturing specialist school in Peterlee is searching for a Trainee SEND TA who’s compassionate, steady under pressure, and ready to learn the ropes of supporting pupils with complex needs.

The role:

• 1:1 and small-group support
• Helping pupils access sensory activities
• Encouraging communication, independence, and confidence
• Being a calm and reliable presence throughout the day

The school:

• Highly structured, therapeutic environment
• Brilliant leadership with a really supportive culture
• A place where staff celebrate the little steps

You’ll be great if you:

• Enjoy problem-solving and thinking on your feet
• Have experience in care, youth work, sports coaching, nursery work, or similar
• Communicate clearly and calmly
• Are open to training and reflective practice

Protocol Education benefits:

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free Thrive training to boost your confidence and employability
• Online CPD you can access anytime
• A consultant who supports you from day one

If this sounds like the right stepping stone into SEND, let’s chat.

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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