Graduate SEN Support Assistant - Gateshead

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and specialist training

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible working options

Opportunities for long‑term and perman

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Gateshead is seeking a Graduate SEN Support Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist SEN school. This role offers hands-on experience for graduates aiming to work in education, teaching, psychology, or related SEN fields.

You will work one-to-one or in small groups, assist with classroom activities, provide pastoral support, and help pupils engage and communicate. Full-Time and Part-Time options available with weekly PAYE payments and free CPD.

Qualifications

• Graduate required; no previous SEN experience required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small-group basis.
• Helping pupils engage with classroom learning.
• Supporting children with additional needs.
• Encouraging communication and independence.
• Providing pastoral and emotional support.
• Helping teachers deliver engaging activities.
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Building strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Patient and approachable

Confident communicators

Resilient and adaptable

Passionate about education

Team player

Job description

Graduate SEN Support Assistant – Gateshead

Your degree could be the start of something bigger.

A specialist SEN school in Gateshead is looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their team and support pupils with additional needs.

Whether you're planning to become a teacher, psychologist, therapist, youth worker or SEN professional, this role will give you valuable hands‑on experience in an educational environment.

Location: Gateshead
Pay: £92.63–£108.00 per day
Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time available

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils feel confident, supported and ready to learn.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small-group basis
• Helping pupils engage with classroom learning
• Supporting children with additional needs
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Providing pastoral and emotional support
• Helping teachers deliver engaging activities
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement
• Building strong relationships with pupils and staff

About You

We're looking for graduates who are:

• Patient and approachable
• Confident communicators
• Resilient and adaptable
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Interested in developing a career within education or SEN

No previous SEN or classroom experience is required.

What You'll Get

• £92.63–£108.00 per day
• Weekly PAYE payments
• Free CPD and specialist training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent employment

This is more than classroom experience — it's an opportunity to build your skills, develop your confidence and make a genuine difference to pupils every day.

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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