SEND Teaching Newcastle- Immediate Start

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

Job summary

A reputable education provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with diverse learning needs. This role requires patience, empathy, and collaboration with a supportive team. If you are passionate about helping young people feel confident and celebrated, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) preferred.
• Ability to support diverse learning needs in a calm environment.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for helping young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups with learning needs.
• Create engaging learning spaces tailored to individual needs.
• Encourage positive communication and emotional management.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to enhance pupil support.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people

Calm, caring approach

Great communication

Empathy

Sense of humour

Job description

Full-time | Long-term | Start ASAP

Ready to be the person who turns a child’s school day around? A fantastic special school in the Newcastle area is looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who can bring patience, energy, and a big heart to their team. If you love helping pupils feel safe, understood, and proud of their progress, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the role

This isn’t your typical classroom job. You’ll be working in an environment built around nurture, creativity, and genuine relationship-building. Every pupil has their own strengths, quirks, and ways of learning, and you’ll play a key role in helping them shine.

What your day would look like

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups with a range of learning needs
• Helping create calm, structured, and engaging learning spaces
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and positive communication
• Using simple, consistent strategies to help pupils manage emotions
• Celebrating every win, big or small, because they all matter
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and the SENCO

No two days are the same, but every day is meaningful.

What the school offers

• A warm, supportive team who love what they do
• A well‑resourced setting designed around pupils’ needs
• Brilliant leadership who value their support staff
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• A culture built around kindness, safety, and pupil wellbeing

What we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally in SEND
• A calm, caring approach and the ability to stay steady under pressure
• Great communication, empathy, and a sense of humour
• A genuine interest in helping young people feel confident and capable

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
• A consultant who really listens and supports you
• Local roles across Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, and surrounding areas

If you’re ready to make a difference in a school where every pupil is celebrated for who they are, I’d love to help you take the next step.

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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