Jobs, fresher vacancy - Primary SEN Teaching Assistant • County Durham

Company: Protocol Education

County Durham

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Location: Peterlee / Easington Pay: £90–£110 per day Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Start: As soon as possibleAre you passionate about helping children feel understood, supported and confident in their learning? We’re recruiting a full-time Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a caring, inclusive primary setting where every child is valued as an individual.This role is ideal for someone who understands that children with additional needs thrive with patience, structure and positive relationships. You’ll support pupils across the primary age range, helping them access learning, develop emotionally and feel safe in school.The role • Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with special educational needs • Supporting children with communication, emotional regulation and behaviour • Helping pupils engage with learning activities at their own pace • Assisting the class teacher in adapting resources and routines • Encouraging independence, confidence and positive social interaction • Being a calm, consistent and reassuring presence throughout the school dayThe school environment This is a nurturing, child-centred setting with high expectations for every pupil. Staff work closely together to create a calm, structured atmosphere where children feel secure and ready to learn. Emotional wellbeing is prioritised alongside academic progress, and small steps forward are genuinely celebrated.Who we’re looking for • A caring, patient and reliable individual • Someone who understands or is keen to learn about SEN support • Experience supporting children with additional needs is desirable but not essential • A positive team player who builds strong, trusting relationships • Someone who believes in inclusion, kindness and consistencyWhy this role • A meaningful, long-term opportunity • Supportive staff and leadership • Ongoing training and development opportunities • A chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every dayIf you’re looking for a rewarding SEN role where your support truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.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.