Compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant in Newcastle

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant for a Newcastle SEND School. You will support pupils with additional needs, assist communication using visual aids, and help foster positive friendships throughout the day.

The right candidate will bring experience with children, patience, resilience, and a teamwork mindset. This temporary role involves safeguarding checks and provides opportunities to make a real difference in pupils' development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs.
• Patience, positivity, and a good sense of humour.
• Confidence working as part of a team.
• A genuine desire to help pupils succeed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a pupil who needs extra reassurance to start their school day
• Helping a child communicate using visual aids or PECS
• Encouraging positive friendships and social interaction
• Supporting sensory breaks and emotional regulation
• Celebrating milestones that might seem small to others but mean everything to the child

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience & positivity

Teamwork

Desire to help pupils

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant for a Newcastle SEND School. You will support pupils with additional needs, assist communication using visual aids, and help foster positive friendships throughout the day.

The right candidate will bring experience with children, patience, resilience, and a teamwork mindset. This temporary role involves safeguarding checks and provides opportunities to make a real difference in pupils' development.