Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant - A Steady Hand, A Kind Heart Location: Gateshead Salary: £89–£108 per day Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Start Date: September 2025 Want to be part of a school that puts pupils at the centre of everything? We’re supporting a specialist setting in Gateshead that caters for children aged 3–11 with a wide range of complex needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and profound medical conditions. It’s a school where creativity, care, and connection guide every lesson-and where support staff are absolutely central to the team. You’ll be joining an inclusive and expertly run environment, built around communication, curiosity, and trust. Staff here work closely with families and therapists to ensure every pupil gets what they need to flourish, in a space that feels calm, safe, and consistent. Your role will include: Providing 1:1 and small group support across EYFS and primary settings Using communication tools such as PECS or Makaton (training provided if needed) Assisting with sensory regulation, mobility support, or personal care where appropriate Being a steady, trusted presence that pupils can rely on You should bring: Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly those with complex or medical needs A calm, patient approach and a great sense of humour The ability to work flexibly as part of a collaborative and nurturing team Already Thrive-trained? Great. If not, we’ll cover the cost. It’s a brilliant way to build confidence in trauma-informed practice and show schools your commitment. What you’ll get from us: Weekly pay via PAYE FREE CPD including Thrive and SEND essentials Hands-on support from a consultant who knows your local schools Long-term opportunities in schools that genuinely value support staff This is a role that asks for heart, care, and consistency—but gives back in big ways. If you're ready to make a difference where it really matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to talk things through. 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.