Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant - Heaton (Full-Time)

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

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant in Heaton to support pupils across KS1 and KS2 with SEND needs, including autism, ADHD, and communication differences. This role offers classroom experience in a supportive environment and a route into a teaching career.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, assist with interventions, support emotional regulation, and collaborate with teachers and the SEND team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learning in primary settings is preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork across colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Helping learners stay engaged throughout lessons.
• Promoting confidence and independence.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Assisting with interventions and classroom activities.
• Working closely with teachers and the SEND team.

Job description

Looking to gain experience in education, SEND or children's mental health?

A welcoming primary school in Heaton is seeking a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils across KS1 and KS2 with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in education while gaining valuable classroom experience in a supportive environment.

Location: Heaton
Pay: £92.63 - £102 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Helping learners stay engaged throughout lessons
• Promoting confidence and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Assisting with interventions and classroom activities
• Working closely with teachers and the SEND team

This role could be perfect if you are:

• Considering a career in Teaching or SEND
• A graduate looking for school-based experience
• Patient, resilient and empathetic
• Confident building positive relationships
• Passionate about helping children succeed

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• SEND and Behaviour Management training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long-term opportunities and career progression

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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