Join Our Team as a Health Care Teaching Assistant in Sunderland or Peterlee Are you a healthcare professional looking for a fulfilling and impactful role? Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in an inclusive and nurturing school environment. Start your journey with us today—subject to DBS clearance Why Choose This Opportunity? Transform Lives: Apply your healthcare expertise to enrich students’ sensory and motor skills, communication, and overall development through engaging activities like art, music, cooking, and dance. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of teaching assistants and passionate educators to create a positive and supportive learning space. Professional Development: Access free CPD courses and benefit from ongoing training to enhance your skills and grow your career. Direct Employment: Enjoy a straightforward hiring process with Protocol Education, without the need for umbrella companies. Your Role: Full-Time Commitment: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, offering stability and a structured routine. Personalized Support: Provide tailored care to meet each student’s unique needs. Small Class Sizes: Engage in meaningful, focused interactions with groups of 6-8 students. Collaborative Effort: Work closely with class teachers and other assistants to foster a cohesive and effective educational experience. Holistic Development: Support students’ social and cognitive growth through innovative and interactive teaching methods. Residential Opportunities: Option to work in the school’s residential centre for a more immersive and enriching experience. What We Offer: Secure Employment: Enjoy the stability of a year-long contract with the potential for extension. Empowering Leadership: Work under a supportive senior leadership team that values your contributions. Career Growth: Access continuous professional development and free CPD courses to elevate your career in education. Apply Today If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives while advancing your career, we’d love to hear from you. Email Lewis at: Call Us: Join us at Protocol Education to inspire and support the next generation. Make your mark—apply now 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.