SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Job description

Do you want to do work that genuinely makes a difference each day? Are you driven to support children with additional needs to feel confident, understood and ready to learn?

We’re partnering with a friendly, inclusive school in Stockton-on-Tees that’s looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a place where every child is recognised as an individual, and where staff work together to create a calm, supportive environment where pupils can truly flourish.

You’ll be stepping into a role where empathy, consistency and teamwork really matter, and where your contribution won’t go unnoticed.

What you’ll be doing:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them to access learning in a way that works for them. You’ll play a key role in building their confidence, independence and social skills, while working closely with teachers and support staff to bring personalised learning strategies to life.

Every day will be different, but your focus will remain the same, helping pupils engage with their education and reach their full potential.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing tailored support for pupils with SEN, SEMH and PMLD
• Adapting your approach to suit different learning styles and needs
• Supporting children who may need extra emotional or behavioural guidance
• Encouraging participation, focus and a positive approach to learning
• Assisting with personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children or young people, SEN experience is a bonus but not essential
• A calm, patient and compassionate approach
• Strong communication and listening skills
• A background in care, youth work, education or similar support roles is highly valued

Not Thrive trained yet? That’s absolutely fine. Protocol Education offers free Thrive training to help you build your skills and boost your profile with schools. It’s a brilliant addition to your CV and your confidence in the role.

If you’re ready to play a meaningful part in a child’s journey through education, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today, visit our website or give us a call on for a chat about the role.

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stockton-On-Tees

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £90.00 and £105.00 Per Hour

Published at

09-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English