A special educational school in Gateshead is offering a brilliant opportunity for a Graduate Teaching Assistant who wants to make a genuine impact in a supportive, purpose-driven environment. If you're caring, adaptable and keen to learn, this role could be an ideal first step into SEND education.
No previous school experience is required. The school is looking for someone with the right attitude, strong communication skills and a willingness to get stuck in.
Your day-to-day role
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Supporting pupils with additional needs to access learning in a calm and structured manner
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Working alongside teachers to deliver tailored activities and simple interventions
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Helping pupils with routines, transitions and confidence-building tasks
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Encouraging communication, independence and positive learning behaviours
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Maintaining a nurturing, predictable atmosphere that helps pupils feel secure
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Observing, learning and growing under the guidance of an experienced team
This role suits graduates who…
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Have completed degrees in psychology, education, childhood studies or related subjects
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Are exploring careers in teaching, SEN support, pastoral work or educational psychology
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Enjoy forming positive relationships with children and young people
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Are patient, reflective and open to developing new skills
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Want valuable hands-on experience before applying for further training or study
What Protocol Education offers
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Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella costs
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Free training courses covering SEND, behaviour and communication
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A consultant who supports you throughout your placement
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A wide range of opportunities in special, SEND and mainstream schools
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A straightforward registration process
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Referral bonuses when you recommend great candidates
If you are ready to start your new career in schools that value compassion, growth and teamwork we'd love to help you with 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.
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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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