Art Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Norham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking an Art Teaching Assistant in North Tyneside. This role involves supporting students with special educational needs in a creative environment, fostering self-expression and confidence. A candidate with experience in SEND or autism support and strong artistic ability is ideal for this position. The contract is full-time and long-term, with competitive daily pay.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Referral scheme rewards

Qualifications

• Essential experience supporting students with special educational needs.
• A calm, positive attitude to connect with students.
• Confidence in supporting art-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND during art sessions.
• Encourage self-expression and confidence in the classroom.
• Adapt tasks for individual needs.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Experience supporting young people with SEND or autism

Creative flair

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Art Teaching Assistant (SEND Support)

Location: North Tyneside

Pay: £90–£115 per day (PAYE)

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Start: Immediate

About the Role

We’re looking for a creative, patient, and engaging Art Teaching Assistant to support pupils within an inclusive North Tyneside secondary school. You’ll be based mainly in the art department, helping students with additional learning needs to access lessons, build confidence, and express themselves through creativity.

This is a hands‑on role where no two days look the same. You might be helping to adapt materials for a pupil with autism in the morning, supporting small group work in the afternoon, and celebrating a finished project by the end of the day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEND during art and creative sessions
• Encouraging self‑expression, focus, and confidence through visual learning
• Helping to adapt tasks and resources to meet individual needs
• Promoting positive engagement and independence in the classroom
• Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and therapists to support progress

About the School

This welcoming secondary school in North Tyneside prides itself on providing a creative, inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to succeed. The school’s SEND team plays a vital role in supporting students across a range of subjects, ensuring they can learn and participate fully.

The art department is lively, supportive, and passionate about giving students the space to experiment and express themselves. It’s the kind of place where ideas are celebrated, and every pupil’s effort counts.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting young people with SEND or autism (essential)
• A calm, positive attitude and an ability to connect with students
• Creative flair and confidence in supporting art‑based activities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

If you’re Thrive‑trained, fantastic. If not, you can complete free Thrive training through Protocol Education to boost your understanding of emotional and social development in the classroom.

Why Join Protocol Education

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme – earn rewards for referring friends

If you’re ready to use your creativity to inspire and support students who learn differently, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact your local consultant for more details.

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.