SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support agency in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant. In this role, you'll provide essential support to a pupil with special educational needs, helping them thrive in their learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar settings and demonstrate a calm and caring attitude. This position offers meaningful work and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE payment

Access to CPD Academy

Support from dedicated consultant

Opportunities for skill growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to build trust and communicate warmth.
• Capacity to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil in lessons and transitions.
• Help engage the pupil with learning routines.
• Support emotional regulation and celebrate progress.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm demeanor

Effective communication

Positive team presence

Job description

If you’re the kind of person who can bring calm to chaos and confidence to a child who really needs it, this could be the perfect role for you.

We’re supporting a welcoming school that’s looking for a dedicated SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work closely with a pupil who benefits from structure, patience, and someone who truly understands them. Your presence will give them safety, stability, and the chance to make real progress in their own way.

What your day will look like

• Offering consistent 1:1 support in lessons and during transitions

• Helping your pupil understand routines and stay engaged with learning

• Using visuals, sensory tools, and positive reinforcement to build confidence

• Supporting emotional regulation and celebrating every small win

• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team

Who we’re hoping to find

• Someone calm, caring, and grounded

• Experience with SEN, either in a school or similar setting

• A person who builds trust quickly and communicates with warmth

• Someone who stays steady during challenging moments

• A positive, team‑focused presence

Why join us

• Weekly PAYE pay without any umbrella complications

• Free access to our CPD Academy, including SEND and behaviour courses

• Support from your own dedicated consultant

• Options to grow your skills across SEND, mainstream, and alternative settings

• Work that feels meaningful, every single day

If this sounds like the role for you please send across your CV!

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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