Heaton, Newcastle | September Start | Full-Time
If you’ve got a knack for building trust, staying calm under pressure, and creating lightbulb moments in the classroom, this one’s for you.
A vibrant and inclusive school in Heaton, Newcastle, is on the lookout for a compassionate, proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Year 4 with ASC and SEMH needs.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs
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Helping pupils feel safe, seen, and ready to learn
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Supporting classroom routines, learning activities, and transitions throughout the day
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Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to tailor support strategies
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Being a steady, trusted adult for children who need consistency
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience supporting children with ASC and/or SEMH (school-based or otherwise)
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Calm, empathetic approach with strong boundaries
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A team player who can take initiative and follow behaviour plans
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Someone who genuinely loves helping children thrive—even on the wobbly days
Why This Role?
This is more than just a TA role, it’s a chance to make a real difference in a child’s journey. You’ll be joining a supportive team who understand the power of relationships and routines. Expect smiles, challenges, and moments that remind you why you chose this path.
Perks of Working with Protocol Education:
- Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella faff)
- Free access to our brilliant CPD Academy
- 1:1 support from your own SEND-specialist consultant
- Thrive training available for free!
Sound like your kind of role? Apply today!
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.
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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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