SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant in Gateshead to support children with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience and a passion for inclusive education, contributing to pupil progress in a nurturing environment. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and may lead to a permanent position.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Full assistance provided

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in 1:1 and small group interventions.
• Strong classroom-based experience with a passion for inclusive education.
• Skilled at implementing EHCP targets.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in primary and secondary settings.
• Manage behaviour and emotional regulation, particularly within SEMH, ASD, and MLD settings.
• Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Experience with visual aids

Calm and resilient

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing Level 2 or 3 qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Gateshead

A dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant based in Gateshead, committed to supporting children with special educational needs across primary and secondary settings. With hands-on experience in both 1:1 and small group interventions, this TA brings a nurturing approach to behaviour management and emotional regulation, particularly within SEMH, ASD, and MLD settings.

While not yet qualified to Level 2 or 3, this candidate is actively pursuing professional development and brings strong classroom-based experience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for inclusive education. Skilled at working alongside class teachers and SENCOs to implement EHCP targets and create a supportive learning environment tailored to individual needs.

Key strengths:

• Proven ability to build positive relationships with pupils who display challenging behaviours.

• Experience with visual aids, sensory strategies, and differentiated resources.

• Calm, resilient, and proactive in managing transitions and de-escalating situations.

This Gateshead-based TA is seeking a long-term or permanent role in a supportive school environment where they can continue to grow and contribute meaningfully to pupil progress.

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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