Trainee Send Teaching Assistant - Heaton (Full-Time)

Protocol Education; Heaton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

SEND and Behaviour Management training

Dedicated consultant support

Career progression

Job summary

Protocol Education in Heaton is seeking a Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant to support KS1 and KS2 pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.

This entry-level role offers hands-on classroom experience and a pathway into teaching or SEND, with access to CPD and safeguarding training, plus DBS checks where required.

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.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.