SEND Teaching Assistant - Jesmond (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE pay with no umbrella

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Local work across Newcastle

Refer a Friend rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. You will support pupils with diverse needs, including Autism, ADHD and SEMH, working closely with teachers, the SENDCo and support staff.

You will contribute to building confidence, social skills and targeted learning goals, while gaining valuable experience in a nurturing environment. The role is full-time and long-term, with regular pay through PAYE and local opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is beneficial but not required.
• Experience working with Autism, ADHD and SEMH is desirable.
• Ability to support EHCP targets and intervention plans.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND under guidance of teachers and SENCo.
• Provide 1:1 support and small-group interventions.
• Assist pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD and communication needs.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Help pupils engage with classroom activities and develop social skills.
• Foster confidence, independence and social development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Support implementation of EHCP targets and intervention plans.

Skills

SEND support

1:1 support

Autism

ADHD

SEMH

Communication

Team player

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Jesmond is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team and support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs and learning differences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within education while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people. The school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where every child feels supported, valued and able to succeed.

Location: Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
Pay: £92.63 - £102 per day
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo and wider support staff to provide tailored support for pupils who require additional assistance to access learning.

You'll play a key role in helping pupils build confidence, develop social skills and achieve their individual learning goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Providing 1:1 support and small-group interventions
• Assisting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, communication needs and SEMH challenges
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Helping pupils engage with classroom learning activities
• Encouraging confidence, independence and social development
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Supporting the implementation of EHCP targets and intervention plans

Who We're Looking For

This role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children with SEND
• Patient, resilient and empathetic
• A confident communicator
• Able to build positive relationships with young people
• Adaptable and proactive in their approach
• Comfortable working as part of a team

Ideal Backgrounds Include:

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Support Worker
• Care Worker
• Youth Worker
• Autism Support Assistant
• Psychology Graduate
• Education Graduate
• Behaviour Support Worker

Previous SEND experience is beneficial but not essential. The school is keen to meet candidates with the right attitude, willingness to learn and genuine passion for supporting children.

What You'll Gain

• Valuable experience supporting children with SEND
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals
• Access to SEND, Autism and Behaviour Management training
• Experience that supports future careers in:
  • Teaching
  • Educational Psychology
  • Speech & Language Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Children's Mental Health
  • Social Work

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Local work across Newcastle and North Tyneside schools
• Refer a Friend rewards

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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