1:1 Teaching Assistant - Year 2

Do you enjoy making a real difference to one child's school experience?

Are you someone who can provide consistency, encouragement and care when it matters most?

We are working with a supportive primary school in South Shields who are looking for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil with additional needs.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of building trust and providing tailored, consistent support to help a child thrive both academically and emotionally.

Role overview

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to a pupil throughout the school day. You will help them access learning, manage emotions and feel confident within the classroom environment.

You'll work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure the support provided is consistent, effective and tailored to the pupil's individual needs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day
• Adapt learning activities to suit the pupil's needs
• Support emotional regulation and transitions
• Implement strategies in line with EHCP targets
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Build a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and parents

Requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEND
• A nurturing, patient and understanding approach
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Consistency and reliability
• Understanding of EHCPs is desirable

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your support truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to make a meaningful difference every day.

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.