SEND Support Assistant - Primary Schools

Looking for Graduate jobs in schools where you actually make a difference from day one? Fancy one of the most rewarding Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead? Keep reading, this could be your perfect fit.

We’re working with welcoming primary schools across Gateshead who are searching for a caring, confident and proactive SEND Support Assistant to join their teams. These SEND support jobs in Gateshead are ideal for graduates who are passionate about working with children, even if your experience is limited. What matters most here is you, your energy, your empathy, and your ability to build brilliant relationships with young people who need that steady, reassuring presence.

As a SEND Support Assistant in a primary school, you’ll work closely with children who have additional needs, supporting them 1:1 or in small groups. Some days you’ll be helping a pupil regulate their emotions. Other days you’ll be celebrating those lightbulb learning moments. It’s varied, meaningful and never dull.

This is a term-time only role, perfect if you’re exploring graduate jobs in schools before teacher training, educational psychology, social work or youth work. If you’re searching for Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead that genuinely develop your skills, this is it.

What we’re looking for:

• A graduate or aspiring educator with a calm, patient approach
• Someone who can build rapport quickly and genuinely with children
• Resilience, positivity and a sense of humour
• An interest in SEND and inclusive education

Why work through Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND primary schools
• Streamlined registration and local Gateshead placements
• Referral scheme with rewards

At Protocol Education, we know schools change lives. Every SEND Support Assistant we place in Gateshead helps create calmer classrooms and brighter futures. You won’t be thrown in at the deep end, you’ll be supported, guided and matched with schools that suit your style.

If you’re ready to start your journey in one of the most rewarding SEND support jobs in Gateshead, let’s talk. Your first step into education could start right here.

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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