SEN Teaching Assistant

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change a child’s day — every single day?

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead to recruit a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEND provision. This is a fantastic opportunity within Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead for someone who wants a meaningful, hands-on role.

About the role:

You’ll be supporting a small group of pupils with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

What your day-to-day will look like:

No two days are the same — but every day is rewarding.

You’ll:

• Work closely with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Support learning through adapted activities and resources
• Help pupils regulate emotions and navigate the school day
• Assist with routines, transitions, and classroom engagement
• Build strong, trusting relationships with the children you support

You’ll become a consistent, supportive presence — someone pupils rely on.

What we’re looking for:

• A patient, caring, and adaptable individual
• Strong ability to build rapport with children
• Interest in SEND and supporting additional needs
• Resilience and a positive attitude

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Full-time, term-time only

Apply now

If you’re looking for rewarding SEN support jobs in Gateshead, apply today and make a real difference.

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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