Qualified Teaching Assistant

Qualified Teaching Assistant – SEN School, Ferryhill

Start Date:

September

Looking for a role where your experience is genuinely valued and every day makes a difference? We’re working with a supportive SEN school in Ferryhill that’s looking for a Qualified Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. This is the kind of setting where relationships come first, and where your calm, consistent approach can have a real impact on pupils who need it most.

• Consistent hours, giving you stability and routine
• A welcoming, supportive staff team who’ve got your back
• Opportunities to grow your skills within SEN
• Meaningful, rewarding work where small wins matter

• Supporting pupils with additional needs in and out of the classroom
• Working closely with teachers to keep learning accessible and engaging
• Delivering targeted interventions and 1:1 support
• Helping pupils build confidence, routines, and positive relationships

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience working in schools, ideally within SEN
• A calm, patient approach and strong communication skills
• A real team player who’s happy to get stuck in

If you’re someone who brings steady energy, builds trust easily, and understands that progress looks different for every child, you’ll fit right in here.

Thrive training would be a big plus in this setting, and if you haven’t got it yet, it’s something we can support you with.

Apply now and let’s get you set up for a role where your experience truly counts.

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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