Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant
- South Shields, Tyne and Wear
- £110 per day
- Temporary
- Full-time
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £89–£110 per day (PAYE)Are you a skilled SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next meaningful role?A specialist setting in South Shields is looking for a Level 3 TA to join their team supporting children and young people aged 3–16 with a wide range of additional needs. It’s a nurturing, purpose-built school where aspiration, commitment, manners, and enjoyment guide everything they do.You’ll be part of a team that sees the potential in every pupil and works closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to unlock it.What the role involves:Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support across Primary and/or Secondary phasesUsing de-escalation, regulation, and therapeutic approaches to support emotional wellbeingHelping pupils develop communication, independence, and life skillsCollaborating with the wider support team to ensure consistent care and learning strategiesYou’ll need:A Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent)Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND (ASD, SEMH, PMLD, or complex needs)Confidence using communication systems (e.g. PECS, Makaton) and sensory strategiesA calm, empathetic approach with strong behaviour support skillsWhy join through Protocol Education?Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)FREE access to our full CPD Academy-including Thrive trainingSupport from a consultant who knows SEND and puts your preferences firstLocal placements and long-term roles where you’ll feel truly valuedApply now to bring your skills to a setting that recognises and celebrates them.
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