Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A specialist setting in South Shields seeks a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant to support children aged 3–16 with diverse additional needs in a nurturing environment. You will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to unlock every pupil's potential through tailored support and collaboration.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to CPD Academy including Thrive training

Support from an experienced consultant

Local placements and long-term roles

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND (ASD, SEMH, PMLD, or complex needs).
• Calm, empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support across Primary and/or Secondary phases.
• Using therapeutic approaches to support emotional wellbeing.
• Helping pupils develop communication and life skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Behaviour support skills

Education

Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Communication systems (e.g. PECS, Makaton)

Sensory strategies

Job description

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant – South Shields

Location: South Shields
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £89–£110 per day (PAYE)

Are you a skilled SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next meaningful role?

A specialist setting in South Shields is looking for a Level 3 TA to join their team supporting children and young people aged 3–16 with a wide range of additional needs. It’s a nurturing, purpose-built school where aspiration, commitment, manners, and enjoyment guide everything they do.

You’ll be part of a team that sees the potential in every pupil and works closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to unlock it.

What the role involves:

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support across Primary and/or Secondary phases

• Using de-escalation, regulation, and therapeutic approaches to support emotional wellbeing

• Helping pupils develop communication, independence, and life skills

• Collaborating with the wider support team to ensure consistent care and learning strategies

You’ll need:

• A Level 3 TA qualification (or equivalent)

• Proven experience supporting pupils with SEND (ASD, SEMH, PMLD, or complex needs)

• Confidence using communication systems (e.g. PECS, Makaton) and sensory strategies

• A calm, empathetic approach with strong behaviour support skills

Why join through Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)

• FREE access to our full CPD Academy-including Thrive training

• Support from a consultant who knows SEND and puts your preferences first

• Local placements and long-term roles where you’ll feel truly valued

Apply now to bring your skills to a setting that recognises and celebrates them.

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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