SEND Teaching Assistant – South Tyneside
Full-Time | September Start | SEMH, Autism & MLD Support
We’re looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND setting in South Tyneside this September.
This school is known for its nurturing environment and focus on supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).
It’s a place where strong relationships, creative learning approaches, and a flexible mindset make all the difference.
Your role will include:
1. Supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism, and MLD both in class and through small-group interventions
2. Helping pupils build confidence, resilience, and essential life skills
3. Supporting behaviour, emotional regulation, and communication needs
4. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff in a consistent, positive way
What we’re looking for:
5. Experience working with SEND, particularly SEMH, Autism, or MLD
6. A calm, patient approach and a real passion for helping pupils thrive
7. Willingness to adapt, learn, and work collaboratively
8. Full-time availability from September
9. Thrive trained? Even better if not, we’ll support you to complete it for free
What you’ll get with Protocol Education:
10. Weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella deductions
11. Free access to Thrive and specialist SEND training
12. Support from a dedicated local consultant
13. Quick, straightforward registration process
Keen to make a real impact in a specialist SEND setting?
We’d love to help you take that next step - get in touch today.
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 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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