HLTA, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Education ​/ Teaching

Looking for a rewarding role where every day matters?

We’re seeking a passionate HLTA to lead a primary classroom in a welcoming PRU in South Shields.

This is a full‑time role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm.

You’ll play a key role in delivering learning, supporting emotional development, and helping pupils succeed both academically and personally.

• Leading whole‑class teaching and intervention sessions
• Supporting pupils with additional behavioural and emotional needs
• Delivering differentiated learning activities
• Encouraging engagement, confidence, and resilience
• Building strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Supporting progress tracking and classroom routines

• Has experience leading groups or classes
• Understands SEMH and trauma‑informed practice
• Has excellent communication skills
• Can motivate and inspire reluctant learners
• Is resilient and solution‑focused
• Works well as part of a wider team

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

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’, which may include an online search as part of 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.