Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEND Provision

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

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision in Gateshead. You will support children with physical and/or medical needs, helping them access learning and develop independence.

Working with specialist teachers and a range of professionals, you will adapt activities, use assistive technology, set up equipment and monitor progress. This is a term-time, full-time role with a competitive daily rate (£120-£140 depending on experience).

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting physical and/or medical needs.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence with ICT and willingness to learn new technology.
• A flexible and proactive approach.
• Ability to work across different settings.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle – essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people to access learning.
• Adapting activities and resources to suit individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with physical and medical needs.
• Using assistive technology and specialist ICT to support learning.
• Setting up and checking specialist equipment.
• Supporting communication and alternative ways of recording work.
• Encouraging independence and participation.
• Working closely with specialist teachers and wider professionals.
• Monitoring progress and sharing observations and feedback.
• Ensuring equipment and support strategies are used safely.

Skills

SEND experience

Communication

ICT confidence

Flexible and proactive

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND Provision

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

Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?

Protocol Education are working with a specialist SEND provision in Gateshead who are looking for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team.

You will support children and young people with physical and/or medical needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop greater independence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a TA who wants to build their specialist experience and work alongside a range of professionals.

What You'll Be Supporting With

• Supporting children and young people to access learning.
• Adapting activities and resources to suit individual needs.
• Supporting pupils with physical and medical needs.
• Using assistive technology and specialist ICT to support learning.
• Setting up and checking specialist equipment.
• Supporting communication and alternative ways of recording work.
• Encouraging independence and participation.
• Working closely with specialist teachers and wider professionals.
• Monitoring progress and sharing observations and feedback.
• Ensuring equipment and support strategies are used safely.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting physical and/or medical needs.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence with ICT and willingness to learn new technology.
• A flexible and proactive approach.
• Ability to work across different settings.
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle – essential.

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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