Some children just need one person who gets them. Could that be you?
We’re looking for a SEND Support Assistant to join brilliant primary schools across Gateshead. If you’re searching for Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead, considering graduate jobs in schools, or interested in long-term SEND support jobs in Gateshead, this role is a great place to start.
This is more than a job. It’s about building trust, creating safe spaces, and helping children feel confident enough to learn.
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Term-time only
What your day will look like:
• Welcoming pupils and helping them feel settled and ready to learn
• Supporting classroom activities and adapting lessons where needed
• Working 1:1 with children who need extra support
• Encouraging independence and building confidence
• Helping pupils manage emotions and transitions throughout the day
• Supporting positive behaviour strategies
• Ending the day knowing you’ve made a real difference
What you’ll bring:
• A natural ability to build rapport with children
• Patience, empathy, and a calm approach
• A graduate mindset or interest in education careers
• A willingness to learn and get stuck in
Why work with Protocol Education?
• Weekly PAYE pay, no complicated payment setups
• Free CPD training, including SEND and behaviour support
• Dedicated consultant support from day one
• Flexible opportunities across Gateshead schools
• Pathways into teaching, SEN specialisms, or long-term roles
• A supportive network that values what you do
If you’re looking for graduate jobs in schools, Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead, or meaningful SEND support jobs in Gateshead, this is your opportunity to step into a role that genuinely matters.
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.
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