SEND Teaching Assistant

Looking for a role where you’re genuinely valued, not just an extra pair of hands?

We’re working with a welcoming school in Gateshead that’s looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant to start immediately
. This is a hands‑on, rewarding role supporting pupils with additional needs, and the school is keen to find someone calm, kind, and ready to make a difference from day one.

• Supporting pupils with SEND, either 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping children feel safe, settled, and ready to learn
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to keep routines consistent
• Celebrating the small wins that really matter

• Have experience supporting children with SEND (in schools or similar settings)
• Bring patience, empathy, and a steady approach
• Are confident building positive relationships with pupils
• Can commit to a full‑time role starting now

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A friendly, botão, local consultant who’s actually on your side
• Opportunities in supportive schools that value SEND staff

If you’re ready to step into a role where your support really counts, we’d love to hear from you.

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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