Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Specialist Provision
Location: Newcastle
Contract: Full-time or Part-time considered
Salary: £89–£110 per day (PAYE)
A specialist provision in Newcastle is looking for experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated and compassionate team.
The school supports pupils aged 3–11 with a wide range of needs, including autism, severe learning difficulties, PMLD (profound and multiple learning disabilities), cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and speech and language communication challenges. Every child is known, understood, and given the tools to flourish—thanks to a nurturing ethos and a truly inclusive approach.
What you’ll be doing:
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Providing consistent, hands-on support to pupils with complex needs
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Supporting access to learning across a range of subjects and activities
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Helping implement individual education plans in collaboration with teachers and therapists
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Promoting a respectful, inclusive environment where every pupil feels seen and supported
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Contributing to the ongoing assessment and celebration of pupil progress
What we’re looking for:
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Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
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Experience working with children or young people with SEND
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Confident communicator with strong teamworking skills
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Reliable, reflective, and passionate about inclusive education
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
Why choose Protocol Education?
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Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
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Access to free CPD, including Thrive Approach training
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Personalised support from your local SEND consultant
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Clear, friendly registration and compliance process
This role offers more than just classroom support—it’s a chance to change lives, help young people build confidence, and grow your own expertise in a caring and collaborative setting.
Apply today or get in touch for a friendly, no-pressure chat.
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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