Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – SEND Support Needed in Newcastle

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £89–£108 per day (PAYE)

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Start Date: September 2025

Be the calm in the storm—and the cheerleader every pupil needs

We’re working with a welcoming SEND school in Newcastle that’s all about helping children with profound and complex needs flourish. Think sensory support, individual learning journeys, and a team that truly values every voice.

They’re on the lookout for a Teaching Assistant who knows how to bring patience, care, and a bit of quiet magic to the classroom. If you’ve got experience supporting children with additional needs—and a heart as big as your energy—you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups across various age ranges

Helping with sensory needs, communication tools, and emotional regulation

Assisting with physical care, routines, and creating a predictable, positive space

Helping students work towards their EHCP goals—and celebrating every step

What we’re after:

A Level 2 TA qualification (or equivalent experience—we value all pathways)

SEND experience in school, care, or youth settings

A calm, caring nature and a can-do mindset

Someone who knows progress comes in all shapes and sizes

What you’ll get from us:

Weekly pay through PAYE—no umbrella costs or admin headaches

FREE CPD including Thrive training (seriously, if you haven’t done it yet—we’ll cover it!)

Support from a local SEND consultant who actually listens

Opportunities to grow in schools that appreciate every bit of what you bring

If you’re not Thrive-trained yet, we’ve got your back. It’s free, flexible, and makes you even more appealing to schools. Win-win!

Ready to be part of something meaningful? Apply now and let’s find the right fit for 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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