SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Protocol Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Newcastle, where you'll empower young people aged 11–19 with autism and complex learning needs. This role goes beyond supporting lessons; it fosters independence, confidence, and a sense of community among students. You’ll receive ongoing support and training, with an emphasis on creating nurturing environments that promote personal and academic growth.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions

FREE access to CPD and Thrive training

Local, consultant-led support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND preferred.
• Genuine passion to learn and develop skills.
• Ability to create safe, consistent spaces.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils with autism and complex needs.
• Promote emotional regulation and communication skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and families for support.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Empowering Every Learner
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £89–£108 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025

Want to be part of something meaningful?

We’re working with a fantastic specialist setting in Newcastle that supports young people aged 11–19 with autism and a range of complex learning needs. The school is built on mutual respect, emotional well-being, and helping every student build the tools to communicate, grow in confidence, and thrive—both in and beyond the classroom.

You won’t just be supporting lessons—you’ll be helping young people value themselves and their achievements, develop independence, and feel part of something bigger.

This is a place where connection matters. Where every interaction is a chance to build trust, self-belief, and a sense of community. And where you’ll be valued as much as the pupils you support.

In this role, you’ll:

• Work with pupils with autism and complex needs in a structured, nurturing environment

• Promote positive emotional regulation and communication skills

• Encourage independence and a sense of self-worth

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to provide holistic support

• Help pupils grow personally, socially, and academically

Who we’re looking for:
You might already have experience supporting young people with SEND—or you might just have a genuine passion to learn. Either way, you’ll bring empathy, patience, and the ability to adapt to different needs and personalities. You’ll understand the importance of relationships and creating safe, consistent spaces where every learner can belong and succeed.

Thrive-trained? Great. If not, we’ll fund your training to help you develop your skills and confidence.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions

• FREE access to CPD and Thrive training

• Local, consultant-led support and school insight

• Specialist roles that match your values, not just your CV

If you’re ready to support young people in a role that’s about more than just education—apply now or get in touch. We’ll help you take the next step.

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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