SEND Support Assistants - Graduates Wanted in Newcastle and North Tyneside

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is looking for SEND Support Assistants in Newcastle and North Tyneside. This role is perfect for graduates in psychology or education, focusing on providing 1:1 support for children with special educational needs. You will create a calm environment for learning and help children with their routines and emotions. The position offers valuable experience and training that is a huge benefit for future applications. Flexibility in availability is encouraged, with a minimum commitment of three days a week.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to CPD Academy

Free Thrive training

Consultant support for school placement

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree.
• Ability to support children with additional needs.
• Flexible availability to work five days a week is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs.
• Help children manage routines and emotions.
• Support learning in small groups and classrooms.

Skills

Empathy

People skills

Kindness

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Education

Graduates in Psychology, Education or related fields

Job description

SEND Support Assistants – Graduates Wanted in Newcastle and North Tyneside

Just finished uni and ready to put your energy, empathy, and people skills to good use? Come and support pupils with special educational needs across Newcastle and North Tyneside. It’s hands‑on, meaningful work and a brilliant stepping stone into psychology, teaching, youth work or social care.

Whether you’re based in Heaton, Gosforth, Byker, Jesmond, Wallsend, Whitley Bay, or North Shields, we’ve got schools across the area looking for graduates who bring kindness, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

What you’ll be doing

As a SEND Support Assistant, you’ll help create a calm, safe environment where children feel understood and ready to learn. You might be:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Helping children manage routines, emotions, and sensory regulation
• Supporting learning in small groups and classrooms
• Working closely with teachers and SENDCOs who truly value great support staff
• Celebrating the little wins that mean everything

Every day looks a bit different, but you’ll always be making a difference.

Availability (Important)

SEND support works best with consistency, so we ideally need graduates who can commit to five days a week during term time. If you’re available three days, that’s still absolutely fine, as long as you’re happy to be on call for those days. We’ll talk it through so you know exactly how it works and feel confident.

Where you could be working

We support brilliant primary, secondary and SEND schools across:

• Heaton, Jesmond and Sandyford
• Gosforth and Kenton
• Byker and Walker
• Wallsend and Howdon
• North Shields and Tynemouth
• Whitley Bay and Cullercoats
• Forest Hall and Benton

If it’s in Newcastle or North Tyneside, we’ll likely have a school that needs someone just like you.

Perfect for graduates in…

• Psychology
• Education
• Social sciences
• Childhood studies
• Health and wellbeing
• Youth and community work
• Or anyone who wants a role that feels purposeful, people-centred, and genuinely rewarding.

What you get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies
• Free access to our CPD Academy
• Free Thrive training, which schools love and is a huge CV booster
• A friendly consultant who listens and matches you to the right school
• Experience that looks brilliant on applications for teaching, EdPsych, SEN roles and more

Ready to get started?

If you’re a graduate who wants real experience, real impact, and real support, let’s get you started in a Newcastle or North Tyneside school that fits your vibe.

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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