SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & SLD

Every small achievement is a huge milestone.

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming specialist school in South Shields that is looking to appoint a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and complex additional needs on a full-time basis from September.

You’ll be joining a highly supportive team where every child follows an individualised learning journey. The school focuses on communication, independence, sensory learning and life skills, celebrating every achievement no matter how small. Specialist schools in the area commonly support pupils with SLD, PMLD, autism and complex communication needs through personalised learning approaches.

• Full‑time
• September start
• Monday-Friday
• Working hours between 8:30am-3:30pm and 8:30am-4:30pm
• Term‑time only
• Long‑term role with the opportunity to become permanent

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with sensory-based learning activities
• Supporting communication through visual aids and alternative communication methods
• Encouraging independence and personal development
• Supporting personal care where required

• Has experience supporting children or vulnerable adults
• Is patient, caring and resilient
• Has a genuine passion for SEND
• Can build positive relationships with pupils
• Is willing to support personal care if required

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly pay
• FREE SEND CPD including Autism Awareness and Team Teach
• Dedicated SEND consultant
• Long‑term career opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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.
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