KS3 and KS4 SEN teaching assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (KS3 & KS4)

Location: SEN School, Gateshead

Contract: Supply

Hours: Full time

Start Date: Immediately

We are seeking a committed, compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 at our specialist SEN school in Gateshead.

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with a range of special educational needs
, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN in classroom and small-group settings

• Support learning across the KS3 and KS4 curriculum

• Assist pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and social development

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff

• Support the implementation of EHCP targets

• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

• Support personal care where required (training provided)

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential)

• A patient, calm, and positive approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs

• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable

• A supportive and welcoming staff team

• Ongoing training and professional development

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people

• A well-resourced specialist setting

• Supportive leadership and a strong focus on staff wellbeing

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

To apply , please [download an application form from our website / contact the school office / submit your CV and supporting statement] by [closing date].

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact [name / email / phone number].

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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