Graduates needed - SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Gateshead is seeking passionate graduates to support students with additional needs in SEND education. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils to help them navigate their learning and emotional development. Training is provided, focusing on behaviour strategies and emotional understanding. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and a caring, positive attitude. This temporary position may lead to opportunities for permanency. Join us and make a difference every day!

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free training

Dedicated consultant support

Referral bonuses

Smooth registration process

Qualifications

• Support pupils with additional needs such as autism and communication differences.
• Help pupils navigate routines and regulate emotions.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils' learning and emotional development.
• Incorporate SEND strategies in a caring environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Positive attitude

Education

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Education

Degree in Social Sciences

Degree in Childhood Studies

Degree in Criminology

Degree in Sports Sciences

Degree in Health and Social Care

Job description

Just finished uni and looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference every single day? This specialist school in Gateshead is on the lookout for graduates who are curious, caring, and excited to explore a career in SEND education.

You don’t need school experience yet, just the right attitude and a willingness to learn. If you’ve worked with children before, supported young people, coached, mentored, volunteered, or just have that natural calm energy that people gravitate towards, you’ll fit right in.

What the role looks like

• Supporting pupils with additional needs such as autism, communication differences, and social and emotional needs
• Helping them navigate routines, regulate emotions, and access learning
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and experienced TAs
• Bringing patience, positivity, and empathy to every interaction
• Learning loads about behaviour, SEND strategies, and trauma-informed approaches

We’d love to hear from graduates in…

• Psychology
• Education
• Social sciences
• Childhood studies
• Criminology
• Sports sciences
• Health and social care…or anyone who’s simply passionate about helping young people thrive.

What you’ll get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella company deductions
• Free training, including behaviour support, autism awareness, and safeguarding
• Your own consultant who’ll support you from day one
• Opportunities across SEND, mainstream, and alternative settings
• Referral bonuses for recommending friends
• A friendly, smooth registration process

One more thing…

If you’re not Thrive trained yet, don’t worry. We offer it completely free, and it’s a huge advantage in specialist schools. It helps you understand emotional development and gives you brilliant strategies for supporting pupils.

If you’re a graduate who wants a rewarding, people-focused role where no two days are the same, send a quick message and we’ll get you booked in for a chat.

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.