English Graduates - SEN Teaching Assistants

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated education support agency is seeking an English graduate to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Gateshead. The role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs, enhancing communication and confidence. Ideal candidates are patient, creative, and keen to gain hands-on experience in an educational setting. Offered benefits include weekly pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities in well-supported SEND environments

Experience to build confidence

Qualifications

• Background in English to support communication and learning.
• Open to learning about SEND and trauma-informed practice.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND needs including autism.
• Help learners build vocabulary and express themselves.
• Work with small groups for effective learning.

Skills

Supportive

Creative explanation

Rapport building

Patience

Education

English degree or similar humanities background

Job description

Are you an English graduate who loves language, storytelling, and helping others find their voice? This could be the perfect first step into an education career.

We’re supporting a specialist school in the Gateshead area that’s looking for bright, compassionate graduates to join their team as SEN Teaching Assistants. You’ll be working with pupils who need a bit of extra support with communication, confidence, and learning routines, and your background in English can make a real difference.

What the role looks like:

• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND needs, including autism and communication difficulties
• Helping learners understand language, build vocabulary, and express themselves
• Working 1, 2 or in small groups to keep learning meaningful and accessible
• Bringing structure, encouragement, and calm on the tougher days
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and the wider SEN team

You’d be a great fit if you:

• Have an English degree or similar humanities background
• Enjoy finding creative ways to explain ideas or spark curiosity
• Are patient, supportive, and quick to build rapport
• Want hands‑on experience before a PGCE or teacher training route
• Are open to learning about SEND, behaviour, and trauma‑informed practice

What you’ll get from Protocol Education:

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella deductions
• Free CPD, including SEND, behaviour support, and communication training
• A dedicated consultant who supports you from day one
• Long‑term opportunities in welcoming, well‑supported SEND environments
• A chance to build real classroom experience and grow your confidence

If you’re ready to bring your love of English into a role that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV or message for a chat about the school and next steps.

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.

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