Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant: Hands-on SEND Support

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

No umbrella companies

Free CPD training

Free Thrive training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Local work across Gateshead

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in the North East is recruiting Psychology Graduates to support SEN schools across Gateshead and Newcastle from September 2026. As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils with a range of needs, helping them manage challenges and engage with lessons.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, working directly with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment, with access to CPD and local placements across Gateshead.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree or related qualification required.
• Interest in SEND and child development.
• Patient and compassionate approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Previous child-related experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEND.
• Help pupils manage their emotions and behavior.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support during lessons.
• Encourage pupil participation and engagement in class.

Skills

Psychology degree

Interest in SEND

Patient

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Child experience beneficial

Education

Psychology degree or related qualification

Job description

Protocol Education Ltd in the North East is recruiting Psychology Graduates to support SEN schools across Gateshead and Newcastle from September 2026. As a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support pupils with a range of needs, helping them manage challenges and engage with lessons.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, working directly with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment, with access to CPD and local placements across Gateshead.