Job Title: Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant Location: North Tyneside Salary: £85–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Looking for a role that makes a difference—and builds your career at the same time? We’re looking for a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic SEN school in the North East. This is a brilliant opportunity for graduates who want to build experience working with children and young people with special educational needs. Whether you’re thinking about a career in teaching, psychology, therapy, or youth work, this role is the perfect first step. Every day, you’ll be supporting pupils who need a little extra help to access learning, build confidence, and develop the skills they’ll need both in school and beyond. No two days are the same—and that’s what makes it rewarding. What you’ll be doing: Providing one-to-one or small group support for pupils with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties Helping children develop their social, emotional, and learning skills Supporting pupils to engage with lessons, routines, and friendships Working with teachers, therapists, and families to create the best possible learning environment Celebrating every step of progress, however big or small Who we’re looking for: We want someone who brings energy, empathy, and patience to everything they do. You’ll need to be calm, adaptable, and ready to get stuck in. Experience in education or care is helpful, but it’s your attitude and ability to build relationships that matter most. If you’re the kind of person who celebrates small wins, listens first, and believes every child deserves the chance to succeed—you’ll fit right in. Why start your career with Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE Free access to CPD, including SEN-specific training and Thrive Support from a dedicated consultant who’s with you every step of the way Opportunities for long-term roles and career development Referral rewards if you introduce friends to us If you’re ready to take the first step in your career while making a real difference to children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch to find out more. 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.