Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Assistive Technology & Physical Needs

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist Gateshead provision supporting children and young people with physical and/or medical needs. The role combines hands-on pupil support with assistive technology and specialist equipment to help children access education as independently as possible.

You’ll work with specialist teachers, schools, families and other professionals to ensure pupils have the right support and resources around them.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience in SEND or specialist education.
• Experience supporting children with physical/medical needs.
• Good ICT skills and ability to learn new technology.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible across settings and driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with physical and medical needs.
• Delivering and adapting learning activities.
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Supporting the implementation of assistive technology.
• Setting up, testing and checking specialist equipment.
• Supporting accessible ICT and alternative communication methods.
• Troubleshooting basic equipment issues.
• Collaborating with specialist teachers and other professionals.
• Monitoring progress and providing clear feedback.
• Supporting staff and families with equipment and inclusive practice.

Skills

ICT skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Tools

Assistive technology

Specialist equipment

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Assistive Technology & Physical Needs

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £[Insert rate] per day, dependent on experience

Could you help remove barriers to learning?

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist Gateshead provision supporting children and young people with physical and/or medical needs.

The role combines hands‑on pupil support with the use of assistive technology and specialist equipment to help children access their education as independently as possible.

You’ll work closely with specialist teachers, schools, families and other professionals, helping to ensure pupils have the right support and resources around them.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with physical and medical needs.
• Delivering and adapting learning activities.
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Supporting the implementation of assistive technology.
• Setting up, testing and checking specialist equipment.
• Supporting accessible ICT and alternative communication methods.
• Troubleshooting basic equipment issues.
• Supporting safe movement, positioning and physical access.
• Following individual health and support plans.
• Working collaboratively with specialist teachers and other professionals.
• Monitoring progress and providing clear feedback.
• Supporting staff and families with equipment and inclusive practice.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working within SEND or specialist education.
• Experience supporting children with physical and/or medical needs.
• Good ICT skills and confidence learning new technology.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Good organisation and record‑keeping abilities.
• Ability to work flexibly across different settings.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a TA who wants to move beyond traditional classroom support and develop experience in physical needs, medical support and assistive technology.

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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