Teaching Assistant; SEN- ASC​/ADHD

Overview

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (ASC/ADHD) – Support That Goes Beyond the Classroom

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £89–£108 per day

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Start Date: September 2025

Some pupils need a little extra. You bring a lot more.

We’re working with a brilliant specialist school in Newcastle that supports children with autism and physical disabilities. They’re looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and help create a learning environment that’s safe, supportive, and genuinely joyful.

This is the kind of role where no two days are the same—but every day matters.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for children with ASC, ADHD, and physical needs

• Helping to implement IEPs and adapting learning materials to the respective needs

• Supporting social development and positive behaviour strategies

• Assisting with personal care and using the school’s hydropool to support sensory and physical development

• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other TAs as part of a caring, collaborative team

• Experience supporting children with autism and ADHD (personal experience welcome!)

• Someone patient, nurturing, and great at reading the room

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• Confidence to support physical needs and personal care with sensitivity and professionalism

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or Nursery Nurse equivalent)

• Previous experience in a school or nursery setting

• Weekly pay through PAYE—no hidden deductions

• Access to FREE training, including specialist SEN and behaviour support modules

• Supportive local consultant who knows Newcastle schools inside out

• Long-term opportunities in schools where support staff are truly valued

• Referral bonuses and access to wellbeing and networking events

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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