Looking for a role where every day genuinely makes a difference? You’re in the right place. We’re supporting a brilliant specialist school in Gateshead that’s on the lookout for a calm, caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant. If you’re the kind of person who keeps cool when things get lively and knows how to help pupils feel safe, seen and supported, this school will love you. What you’ll be doing Working closely with pupils with a range of needs, including autism, complex learning needs and communication differences Supporting learning in a structured, nurturing environment Helping pupils build routines, confidence and independence Working alongside teachers, therapists and support staff who really get SEND Bringing patience, creativity and a kind heart to each day What we’re looking for Experience supporting children or adults with SEND, or a strong desire to learn A warm, steady approach and great communication skills Someone who wants to help pupils feel safe and flourish A team player who’s happy to muck in and make a difference Why join Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella costs FREE access to our online CPD academy, including behaviour support and trauma-informed practice A dedicated consultant who knows local SEND settings inside out Opportunities across mainstream, specialist and alternative provisions Simple registration and consistent local work If you’re thinking this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to chat. Apply today and let’s get you started. 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.