SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN Schools & PRUs | Middlesbrough
Looking for a role where you genuinely make a difference every single day? This is one of those.
We’re working with SEN schools and Pupil Referral Units across Middlesbrough who are looking for calm, compassionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils who need a bit more understanding, structure, and patience.
If you’ve got experience in SEN and a steady, can-do approach, you’ll fit right in.
What’s the role?
You’ll be supporting students with a range of additional needs, helping them feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn.
No two days are the same, but that’s part of the magic.
You might be:
Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, Autism or PMLD
Working 1:1 or in small groups
Helping manage behaviour and build trust
Creating a calm, structured environment where students can thrive
Whether it’s a specialist SEN school or a PRU setting, your presence will make a real impact.
What’s in it for you?
✔ Immediate start roles available
✔ Supportive school teams who value what you bring
✔ Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff
✔ Free access to our CPD Academy
✔ A consultant who keeps things simple and has your back
What you’ll need
Experience working with children or young people with SEN
Confidence supporting needs like ASD, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD and challenging behaviours
A calm, patient, and resilient approach
SEN qualification or a care-based qualification
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
References ready for clearance
A quick heads-up
If you’re not already Thrive trained, it’s a great addition to your skillset, and we offer it free. Schools love seeing it, especially in SEN and PRU settings.
Why this role?
Because this isn’t just support work, it’s life-changing work.
You’re the calm in the chaos, the steady voice, the person who helps a pupil get through the day. And schools notice that.
If you’re ready to step into a role where you’re truly needed, let’s get things moving.
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.
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