Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEND Teaching Assistant - immediate start • County Durham

Company: Protocol Education

County Durham

Looking for a role where you’re needed right now and genuinely appreciated?We’re working with a welcoming school that’s looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join them immediately. This is a hands-on, rewarding role supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them feel safe, settled, and ready to learn.You’ll be part of a supportive team who understand that SEND support is about patience, consistency, and strong relationships, not quick fixes.What you’ll be doing: Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 or small group basis Helping pupils access learning in a way that works for them Supporting emotional regulation, routines, and classroom engagement Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO Creating a calm, positive learning environment This role could be right for you if you: Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND Are calm, patient, and confident in the classroom Understand that behaviour is communication Can commit to an immediate start Want a role where your work truly makes a difference Why this role works well: Immediate start, no long waiting around Supportive school with clear expectations Opportunity for a long-term placement A chance to build meaningful relationships with pupils What Protocol Education offers: Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies Free access to our online CPD Academy A dedicated consultant who listens and supports you Ongoing opportunities in mainstream and SEND settings Clear, honest communication from day one If you’re Thrive trained, that’s a big plus. If not, we can get you booked onto our free Thrive training to build your confidence and boost your appeal in SEND settings.If you’re available now and this sounds like your kind of role, let’s talk today. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.