Job Title: Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Specialist Provision Location: Newcastle and North Tyneside Contract: Full-time or Part-time considered Salary: £89–£110 per day (PAYE) This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape lives. We’re working with a fantastic specialist school in Newcastle and North Tyneside that puts children at the centre of everything they do. They're on the lookout for experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join their integrated team of educators and therapists. It’s a setting built on care, purpose, and aspiration—supporting children aged 3 to 11 with a range of additional needs, including autism, PMLD, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and communication challenges. The goal? Helping every child grow in confidence, capability, and curiosity. What you’ll be doing: Providing consistent, compassionate 1:1 or small-group support Helping pupils access learning across EYFS and primary phases Supporting individual education plans alongside teachers and therapists Creating inclusive, engaging learning environments Encouraging self-esteem, communication, and personal development Supporting with regulation, mobility, and daily routines What we’re looking for: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) Experience working with children with complex needs Calm, reliable, and collaborative—you’re the steady hand pupils can rely on Strong communication and the confidence to take initiative Open to learning—especially Thrive or SEND CPD (we’ll support you) Why join Protocol Education? Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions) Free CPD including Thrive training Support from a dedicated SEND consultant who knows your local schools Simple, transparent registration process Opportunities in settings that genuinely value support staff This is the kind of role where every day matters. Where your presence can turn challenge into progress, and potential into achievement. Apply today or reach out for a friendly chat about what’s next. 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.