Want a job where your work matters and you’re truly part of the bigger picture? We’re working with a supportive primary school in Gateshead that’s on the lookout for a brilliant Teaching Assistant to join their team. If you’re calm, caring, and great at building trust with children, this could be a lovely fit for you.
This school is known for its friendly staff, supportive leadership, and pupils who respond really well to consistency and kindness. You’ll be part of a team that genuinely works together to make school feel like a safe, happy place for every child.
What you’ll be doing as a SEN Teaching Assistant
1. Supporting pupils in class to help them stay focused and confident
2. Working closely with the class teacher to adapt activities
3. Helping children with their emotional regulation and routines
4. Providing 1:1 or small-group support when needed
5. Creating a positive, encouraging learning environment
About you for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant
You don’t need years of experience, you just need the right attitude. If you’re patient, upbeat, and enjoy helping children do their best, you’ll fit right in.
It helps if you have:
6. Experience supporting children (in school, youth work, tutoring, care, outdoor ed, clubs, etc.)
7. A calm and compassionate approach
8. Good communication skills
9. A genuine passion for supporting young learners
10. Wanting to make a difference
If you’ve worked with SEND pupils before, that’s a lovely bonus, but not essential.
Why join Protocol Education?
You’ll get:
11. Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
12. Free access to our online CPD Academy
13. Support from a dedicated consultant who gets to know you properly
14. Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
15. Streamlined registration and consistent local work
16. A referral scheme, so you can earn rewards for recommending friends
Interested?
Apply today and we’ll be in touch for a friendly chat about the role and next steps. Let’s find you a school where you feel appreciated and supported.
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.
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