SEND Teaching Assistant | Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne | ARP

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. The role involves supporting pupils with autism and communication differences, ensuring they thrive in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND and a warm, proactive approach. The position offers ongoing training and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free Thrive training

Personalised support from a SEND specialist consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Warm, patient attitude is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups with tailored learning.
• Helping pupils feel safe, understood, and confident.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and parents.
• Bringing structure and calm to the classroom.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND

Strong communication skills

Warm, patient, and proactive approach

Sense of humour

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant | Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne | ARP

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Looking for a role where every day brings purpose and pride?

A Primary School in Newbiggin Hall’s brand new ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision) is on the lookout for a calm, kind, and confident SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. You'll be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, mostly autism and communication differences, and helping them thrive both in class and around school.

This isn’t just a job. It’s the chance to be someone’s safe space, steady guide, and biggest cheerleader.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups with tailored learning
• Helping pupils feel safe, understood, and confident
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and parents
• Bringing structure, fun, and calm to the classroom

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• A warm, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and a sense of humour (essential!)
• Thrive training is a big plus; if you don’t have it yet, we can help you get it for free

Why you’ll love working here

• A brilliant, supportive SEND team who value every staff member
• Proper induction, ongoing CPD, and daily feel-good moments
• A role that truly makes a difference

Why Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE: no umbrella faff
• FREE Thrive training and online CPD Academy access
• Personalised support from a SEND specialist consultant
• Local bookings that match your strengths and values

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now!

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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