SEND Teaching Assistant – Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP or January 2026
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday
Pay: £89.38–£95 per day (PAYE)
We are working with is a vibrant, inclusive school at the heart of the Heaton community, a place where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to do their best. The school is well-regarded for its nurturing ethos, creative curriculum, and commitment to inclusion.
We’re working closely with the Headteacher and SENCO to find a skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to join their experienced team. This is a hands-on role supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 who have additional learning needs, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Supporting individual pupils in class and during small group interventions, particularly in literacy, communication, and emotional regulation.
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Helping to implement and review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) alongside the SENCO and class teachers.
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Using creative, structured strategies to help children engage with learning, whether through sensory tools, visual timetables, or quiet reflection spaces.
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Promoting positive routines and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day.
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Encouraging independence and resilience through patient, consistent support.
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Liaising with parents, outside agencies, and colleagues to ensure joined-up support.
About You
You’ll already have experience supporting children with additional needs, ideally in a primary setting. You understand that progress looks different for every child, and you know how to celebrate those small but important wins.
We’re looking for someone who:
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Is calm under pressure and able to think on their feet.
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Has a compassionate, practical approach to behaviour support.
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Enjoys working collaboratively in a busy, community-minded school.
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Holds (or is working towards) a relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
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Has an enhanced DBS check or is happy to obtain one through us.
If you have Thrive, Team Teach, or emotion coaching experience, that’s a real bonus, but training can also be provided through Protocol Education’s free CPD Academy.
Why This Role Stands Out
This primary school that genuinely values its support staff. TAs are included in planning discussions, professional development sessions, and wellbeing activities. The leadership team prioritises staff voice and workload balance, and the SEN provision is well-structured, with access to a dedicated sensory space and strong pastoral support.
You’ll be part of a caring, forward-thinking team that works hard but laughs often, the kind of place where the Head still greets parents at the gate and everyone knows each child by name.
Why Work with Protocol Education
We’ll help you find the right role and make sure you’re supported once you’re there.
With us, you’ll get:
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Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
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Free access to our CPD Academy, including Thrive and SEN-specific training
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1:1 support from your local Newcastle consultant
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Regular check-ins and genuine care for your wellbeing and development
Safeguarding Statement
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
If you’re ready to make a real difference at a school that values inclusion and community, click Apply Now or contact our Newcastle team for a chat about the role.
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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