Job Title: Secondary Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location:

North East England, County Durham, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Type:

Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Job Duties:

As a Secondary Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to students with special educational needs within a secondary school setting. Your duties will include assisting with classroom activities, helping with individual learning plans, providing personal care and support, and ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Required Qualifications:

- A relevant teaching assistant qualification

- Experience working with students with special educational needs

- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education:

- Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

- Additional qualifications in special needs education are desirable

Experience:

- Previous experience working as a teaching assistant in a secondary school

- Experience supporting students with a range of special educational needs

Knowledge and Skills:

- Understanding of different learning styles and strategies

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team

- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

- First Aid training

- Additional training in specific special educational needs areas

Working Conditions:

- Working hours may vary based on the school's schedule

- Interaction with students, teachers, and parents/guardians

- Potential exposure to challenging behaviour and emotional situations

- Compliance with school policies and procedures

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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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.

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