Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEND & SEMH

Protocol Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated consultant support

CPD Academy access

SEND and Behaviour Management training

Long-term school placements

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in a specialist school in Newcastle, England. The role involves helping pupils access learning, regulate emotions, and build confidence.

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, this full-time, term-time only position offers the chance to gain experience before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, or youth support, with opportunities for ongoing training and long-term placements.

Qualifications

• Irrespective degree field; teaching support experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support with pupils.
• Support pupils with learning and emotional regulation in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships to encourage engagement in lessons.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and promote independence and confidence.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEND & SEMH

Looking to gain valuable experience within education before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, social work, or youth support?

Protocol Education is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in a specialist school in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

About the Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, and build confidence.

Many pupils may have Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, or additional learning difficulties, requiring patient and consistent support throughout the school day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting pupils with learning and emotional regulation
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities
• Promoting independence and confidence

We're Looking For

• A degree in any subject
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and resilient approach
• Passion for supporting young people to succeed

This Role Would Suit

• Recent Graduates
• Aspiring Teachers
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Youth Workers
• Support Workers
• Sports Coaches

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• SEND and Behaviour Management training
• Opportunities for long-term school placements

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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