Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a committed Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant in Gateshead. In this full-time role, you will support children with special educational needs, ensuring an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere in the classroom. This position offers competitive daily pay and the chance to make a positive impact in students' lives, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to free CPD Academy

Support from dedicated consultant

Local roles with long-term potential

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SEND or mainstream setting required.
• DBS on the update service or assistance to apply provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for children with complex SEND needs.
• Creating a structured, safe, and positive space to thrive.
• Helping pupils access learning and build trust.

Skills

Calm approach

Collaborative

Proactive

Education

Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant – Gateshead
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £89–£108 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September start

You’re the calm in the classroom chaos. The steady hand. The quiet hero.
And we’ve got a school in Gateshead that’s ready to welcome someone just like you.

We’re on the lookout for a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a nurturing and inclusive setting. If you’ve got a heart for helping, a head for strategy, and the kind of patience usually reserved for puzzles with missing pieces—this one’s for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• 1:1 support for children with complex SEND needs (including autism, ADHD, and sensory processing)

• Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists

• Helping pupils access learning, regulate emotions, and build trust

• Creating a structured, safe, and positive space to thrive

You’ll need:

• Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent)

• Experience working in a SEND or mainstream setting

• A calm, caring, and proactive approach

• DBS on the update service (or we’ll help you apply)

What you’ll get from us:

• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella faff

• Access to our free CPD Academy (hello Thrive training!)

• Support from your own dedicated consultant

• Local roles with long-term potential

Bonus points if:

• You’re Thrive trained (if not, we’ll help you get there)

• You’ve got experience with PECS, Makaton, or behaviour support strategies

If you'd like this to be your next venture, apply now!

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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