Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support | Gateshead

Protocol Education is looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support within a specialist school in Gateshead. You'll play a vital role in helping a pupil with complex needs feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn.

• Delivering personalised support throughout the school day.
• Implementing EHCP strategies and learning plans.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and communication.
• Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records.
• Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

• Previous SEND experience.
• A calm and flexible approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact on a child's education and development.

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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