Full Time SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with complex needs in Northumberland. This full-time role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have experience in working with SEND pupils and a caring nature. The position involves supporting learning and emotional needs, collaborating with teachers, and promoting a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

Access to professional development and free training

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or care setting.
• Calm under pressure and passionate about supporting children.
• Willingness to complete Thrive training.

Responsibilities

• Support learning through tailored activities.
• Assist with sensory regulation and emotional support.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families.
• Promote a positive, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with SEND pupils

Patient and empathetic nature

Thrive training

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Full Time (Northumberland)

Location: Northumberland
Salary: £83–£95 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start date: Immediate

We’re looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a caring and well-resourced school in Northumberland. This role is perfect for someone who’s calm under pressure and passionate about supporting children with complex learning needs.

You’ll work with pupils aged 6–16 with a variety of needs, from autism to speech and language difficulties. Every day brings a new opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Your role will include:

• Supporting learning through tailored activities
• Assisting with sensory regulation and emotional support
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and families
• Promoting a positive, nurturing learning environment

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working with SEND pupils (school or care setting)
• A patient, empathetic nature
• Thrive training—or interest in completing it free with us

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• Access to professional development and free training
• Support from a consultant who genuinely cares about your career

Join a school that truly values what you bring to the classroom. Apply now and start making a difference where it matters most.

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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