If you’re the sort of person who stays calm in chaos, celebrates the little wins, and knows that trust takes time, this could be the role for you. We’re looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming specialist school in Gateshead. You’ll work with children and young people who need extra support with learning, behaviour, communication, and emotional regulation. What the role looks like: • Tailored 1:1 support linked to EHCP targets • Helping pupils build confidence and routines • Supporting learning inside and outside the classroom • Working closely with an experienced SEN team We’re looking for someone who: • Has experience in SEN, care, or youth support • Is patient, adaptable, and reliable • Builds positive relationships easily • Wants to grow within specialist education Bonus points if you’re Thrive trained. If not, don’t worry, we can help you access FREE training. Supportive team Ongoing CPD Progression opportunities Rewarding work every single day 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.