Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant – Newcastle
We’re looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming, community-focused school in Newcastle this September.
This is a school where inclusion, respect, and high expectations are at the heart of everything they do. Supporting pupils across all Key Stages (KS1–KS4), the team works hard to create a safe, nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their potential.
Your role will include:
* Providing targeted support for pupils with special educational needs, including learning, communication, and emotional regulation
* Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
* Assisting teachers with inclusive learning strategies across different age groups
* Helping pupils build confidence, independence, and positive relationships
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has strong experience working with SEND across a range of age groups
* Brings a calm, patient approach and genuine passion for making a difference
* Is confident supporting pupils with a variety of needs, including SEMH and communication difficulties
* Can commit to a full-time role from September
Thrive trained? That’s a real bonus. If not, we’ll help you access this free of charge.
Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly PAYE pay — no umbrella deductions
* Access to Thrive and specialist SEND training
* Local consultant support and quick, simple registration
* Opportunities across Newcastle schools in all Key Stages
Interested? Let’s talk — we’ll help you step into a role where you can have real impact from day one.
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.
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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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