Level 3 Send Teaching Assistant - Physical & Medical Needs Location: Gateshead

Protocol Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free online safeguarding training

DBS check provided

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with physical and medical needs in a specialist provision in Gateshead. The role is full-time, term-time only, starting September 2026, with a daily pay rate of £120–£140 dependent on experience.

You will work within a supportive team, helping learners access lessons, develop independence and participate in school life, using assistive technology and specialist equipment where needed.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience within SEND, specialist education or similar setting.
• Experience supporting children with physical and/or medical needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and flexible approach.
• Good ICT skills and willingness to learn specialist technology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support based on each pupil's needs.
• Help children access lessons and wider school activities.
• Adapt resources and learning activities.
• Encourage independence and participation.
• Support the use of specialist technology and equipment.
• Carry out basic equipment checks and troubleshooting.
• Follow individual healthcare and moving and handling plans.
• Work with specialist teachers and other professionals.
• Share observations and progress feedback.

Skills

Level 3 TA qualification

SEND experience

Communication skills

ICT skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Assistive technology

Specialist equipment

Job description

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant - Physical & Medical Needs

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £120 - 140 per day, dependent on experience

Are you a Level 3 TA who wants to make a lasting difference?

We are looking for a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Gateshead, supporting children and young people with a range of physical and medical needs.

You'll be part of a supportive specialist team, helping pupils access their learning, develop their independence and feel included in every aspect of school life.

The role offers the chance to build your experience in areas including assistive technology, specialist equipment, accessible learning and physical needs support.

Day-to-Day

You will:

• Provide individualised support based on each pupil's needs.
• Help children access lessons and wider school activities.
• Adapt resources and learning activities.
• Encourage independence and participation.
• Support the use of specialist technology and equipment.
• Carry out basic equipment checks and troubleshooting.
• Follow individual healthcare and moving and handling plans.
• Work alongside specialist teachers and other professionals.
• Share observations and feedback about pupil progress.
• Help promote inclusive practice within schools.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You Have

• A Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience within SEND, specialist education or a similar setting.
• Experience supporting children with physical and/or medical needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient and flexible approach.
• Good ICT skills and willingness to learn specialist technology.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle - essential.

If you're passionate about helping children overcome barriers and want to build a career within specialist SEND education, this could be the role for you.

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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