Specialist Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Gateshead

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Gateshead, supporting children and young people with physical and medical needs.

This role offers hands-on experience with assistive technology, specialist equipment and accessible learning, helping pupils learn, communicate and become more independent. The position is full-time, term-time only, with ongoing professional development and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting physical and/or medical needs is desirable.
• Good ICT skills and an interest in assistive technology.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• A full, clean driving licence and your own vehicle – essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised support to children and young people.
• Helping pupils overcome physical and medical barriers to learning.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Supporting the use of assistive technology and specialist ICT.
• Setting up and checking specialist equipment.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum using alternative methods.
• Supporting mobility, positioning and physical access where required.
• Working alongside specialist teachers and wider professionals.
• Recording observations and providing feedback.
• Helping schools and families use equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

SEND experience

ICT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Specialist Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Gateshead

Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £120-140per day, dependent on experience

Looking for a TA role that's a little different?

Protocol Education are recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Gateshead, supporting children and young people with physical and medical needs.

This is an opportunity to step into a specialist role where your skills can have a direct impact on a pupil's ability to learn, communicate, participate and become more independent.

Alongside classroom support, you'll gain experience with assistive technology, specialist equipment and accessible learning, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress their SEND career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing personalised support to children and young people.
• Helping pupils overcome physical and medical barriers to learning.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Supporting the use of assistive technology and specialist ICT.
• Setting up and checking specialist equipment.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum using alternative methods.
• Supporting mobility, positioning and physical access where required.
• Working alongside specialist teachers and wider professionals.
• Recording observations and providing feedback.
• Helping schools and families use equipment safely and effectively.

What You'll Need

• Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting physical and/or medical needs is highly desirable.
• Good ICT skills and an interest in assistive technology.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• A patient, proactive and adaptable approach.
• The confidence to work across multiple settings.
• A full, clean driving licence and your own vehicle – essential.

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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