SEND Support Assistant

Location

GatesheadUnited Kingdom

salary

93-110 GBP / day

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Job Type: Agency staff
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Make a Difference Every Day - SEND Support Assistant | Gateshead

Some children need a little extra support to thrive in school.

That's where you come in.

We're looking for a caring, proactive SEND Support Assistant to join a fantastic primary school in Gateshead and help pupils with additional needs achieve success in the classroom.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or a graduate looking to gain practical experience, this is a chance to build a rewarding career while genuinely changing lives.

Your Day Could Include

✅ Supporting children 1:1 and in small groups

✅ Helping pupils stay engaged and motivated

✅ Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

✅ Supporting children with Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs

✅ Working alongside teachers and SEND professionals

✅ Celebrating every achievement, big or small

We'd Love to Meet You If You Are

Passionate about supporting children
Calm under pressure
Positive and resilient
Looking to develop a career in education
Experienced in care, youth work or school settings

Why This School?

This Gateshead primary school puts inclusion at the heart of everything it does. Staff work together to create a welcoming environment where all pupils feel safe, supported and empowered to succeed.

Why Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay
Free accredited CPD training
Dedicated consultant support
Long-term placements
Opportunities to progress within education

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today and start making a meaningful difference in the lives of children across Gateshead.

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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