This inclusive Gateshead primary school is looking for supply teaching assistants to support pupils with additional needs. While experience with SEN is helpful, it is not essential, as training and guidance are provided. This role suits individuals with experience in care, youth work, sports coaching, or those studying related subjects. The Role: Supporting pupils one-to-one or in small groups Helping pupils engage with learning Supporting routines and behaviour Working closely with teachers and support staff What’s Already in Place: Clear support plans Guidance from experienced staff Calm and supportive environment Essential Requirements: Patience and empathy Willingness to take direction Availability during term time Reliability Benefits That Really Stand Out: No formal experience required Term-time-only supply work Weekly pay FREE SEN and safeguarding training Opportunity for long-term SEN roles This role offers meaningful experience and a strong foundation for future education or care-based careers. Apply now to join our Gateshead SEN supply team. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.