Teaching Assistant- Special Educational Needs

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized educational provider in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs. In this role, you will work closely with pupils during lessons and activities, providing encouraging and structured support. Ideal candidates are patient, team-oriented, and enjoy making a difference in the lives of young learners. Opportunities for online training provided to develop your skills further.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free online training

Support from a consultant

Qualifications

• Genuine enjoyment working with children and young people.
• Ability to stay calm and supportive during challenging moments.
• Experience in SEND is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons and group work.
• Encouraging pupils to follow routines that suit their needs.
• Helping adapt tasks and materials with teaching staff.
• Providing reassurance and encouragement throughout the school day.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good communication skills

Patience

Team-focused approach

Flexibility

Job description

A special school in Durham is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can bring patience, positivity, and steady support to pupils with a range of additional needs. The school offers a warm, structured environment and is hoping to welcome someone who enjoys helping young people feel confident, understood, and ready to learn.

This is a brilliant role if you enjoy variety, teamwork, and the chance to make a real difference day to day. You’ll work closely with teachers and support staff who will guide you through the routines and approaches that help pupils thrive.

What you’ll be doing as a Teaching Assistant in a SEN school

• Supporting pupils during lessons, group work, and individual learning tasks.
• Encouraging pupils to follow routines and engage with activities in ways that suit their needs.
• Helping to adapt tasks and learning materials in partnership with teaching staff.
• Providing reassurance, structure, and encouragement throughout the school day.

What the school is looking for

• A caring, patient person who genuinely enjoys working with children and young people.
• Someone with good communication skills and a positive, team-focused approach.
• The ability to stay calm, flexible, and supportive during challenging moments.
• Experience in SEND is welcome but not essential, as full guidance and training will be provided.

What you’ll receive at Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions.
• Free online training through our CPD Academy, including SEND, behaviour support, and wellbeing courses.
• Support from a consultant who understands specialist school environments across Durham.
• Opportunities to develop your confidence and progress in a rewarding role.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and we’ll guide you through the next steps.

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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