Empowerment-Driven SEND Teaching Assistant in Newcastle

Protocol Education; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD Academy

SEND and Autism training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Ongoing career support

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist secondary SEND school in Newcastle. You will support pupils with a range of complex needs, helping them access learning, develop communication and regulation skills, and build independence all within a structured environment.

You will work alongside teachers and specialists, following EHCPs, and contribute to positive outcomes while benefiting from CPD training, a dedicated local consultant, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience within SEND, education, care, youth work or support work is beneficial.
• Transferable experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually or in small groups.
• Help pupils access learning and develop communication.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Encourage independence and life skills development.
• Follow EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists.
• Recognise and celebrate pupil progress.

Skills

Patience

Calm demeanor

Resilience

Strong communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Interest in SEND

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist secondary SEND school in Newcastle. You will support pupils with a range of complex needs, helping them access learning, develop communication and regulation skills, and build independence all within a structured environment.

You will work alongside teachers and specialists, following EHCPs, and contribute to positive outcomes while benefiting from CPD training, a dedicated local consultant, and ongoing