SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School Location: Newcastle Salary: £89–£108 per day (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2025 Are you the kind of person who sees potential where others might miss it? We’re working with a warm, inclusive primary school in Newcastle that believes every child deserves the chance to succeed—whatever their starting point. They’re looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who can offer consistency, care, and a calm, can-do attitude. Why this school? A shared commitment to nurture, inclusion, and high expectations Collaborative staff who support one another and celebrate the small wins Pupils who are curious, kind, and supported to thrive at their own pace A culture that puts relationships first—between pupils, staff, and families Your role: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of additional needs Help pupils with communication, regulation, and accessing learning Support structured routines while gently encouraging independence Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and wider support team Be a positive, dependable presence throughout the school day You’ll bring: Experience supporting children with SEND (especially autism, SEMH or speech and language needs) A calm, caring manner and clear communication Good teamwork skills and a willingness to muck in where needed Flexibility and resilience in busy classroom settings Why choose Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies) FREE access to CPD including Thrive training and Autism Awareness Support from a dedicated local consultant who knows Newcastle schools Opportunities to grow your skills and move into long-term roles If you’re ready to make a real difference in the life of a child—and to feel the difference yourself—apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat. 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.