Do you want to make a real difference in a child’s school experience every single day?

We are recruiting a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to support a Year 3 pupil on a 1:1 basis in a Gateshead primary school. This is a highly rewarding opportunity within SEND support jobs in Gateshead.

About the role:

You’ll provide tailored, consistent support to a pupil with additional needs, helping them access learning and feel confident in the classroom.

What your day will involve:

• Working 1:1 with a pupil throughout the school day
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour
• Encouraging independence and confidence
• Building a strong, trusting relationship

You’ll become a key part of that child’s school journey — celebrating every bit of progress along the way.

What we’re looking for:

• A calm, patient, and empathetic individual
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Interest in SEND and child development
• Resilience and a positive attitude

Working hours:

• Full-time
• 8:30am – 3:30pm

Apply today

Take your next step into meaningful SEND support jobs in 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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