SEND Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs) - Gosforth, Newcastle (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Gosforth, supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties, Autism and communication needs.

This role is ideal for patient, consistent staff who believe in progress through small wins, with training available in SEND and Autism and support from a local consultant.

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Safeguarding checks are required (DBS) and relevant training may be requested.
• Experience with SEND and autism-friendly approaches is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Assisting with classroom activities
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Working alongside teachers and therapists
• Promoting engagement and participation
• Supporting sensory needs
• Celebrating pupil achievements

Job description

Help pupils achieve the small wins that lead to life-changing progress.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Gosforth supporting pupils with complex learning difficulties, Autism and communication needs.

This role is perfect for someone who understands that every learner develops at their own pace and that patience, encouragement and consistency can make a huge difference.

Why work with Protocol Education?

We work closely with specialist schools that value dedicated support staff and provide opportunities for professional development.

You'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND and Autism training
• Dedicated local consultant support
• Long-term opportunities
• Career progression guidance
• Wellbeing support

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Assisting with classroom activities
• Supporting communication and interaction
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Working alongside teachers and therapists
• Promoting engagement and participation
• Supporting sensory needs
• Celebrating pupil achievements

Who this role would suit

• Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Psychology Graduates
• Learning Support Assistants

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.