Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant — Paid Training & Growth

Protocol Education; Sunderland, Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and online training

Weekly PAYE payments

Long-term and permanent opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking Trainee SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEND across Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas. This is paid, hands-on experience, with training provided and no mandatory qualification required.

You will work 1:1 or with small groups, help pupils access lessons, support emotional regulation and behaviour, and collaborate with teachers and SEN staff. Driving is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• No formal teaching assistant qualification required.
• Open to candidates from childcare, care, sports, youth work, healthcare, psychology, support work, volunteering.
• Full training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support
• Work with small groups
• Support pupils with Autism and ADHD
• Help pupils access lessons
• Encourage communication and interaction
• Support emotional regulation
• Promote independence
• Assist with classroom activities
• Support positive behaviour
• Build trusting relationships
• Work closely with teachers and SEN staff

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking Trainee SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEND across Peterlee, Sunderland and surrounding areas. This is paid, hands-on experience, with training provided and no mandatory qualification required.

You will work 1:1 or with small groups, help pupils access lessons, support emotional regulation and behaviour, and collaborate with teachers and SEN staff. Driving is advantageous but not essential.