SEND Teaching Assistant - Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)

Location

JesmondUnited Kingdom

salary

92-110 GBP / day

Required language: -
Job Type: Full time contract
Experience: -

SEND Teaching Assistant – Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)

SEND Teaching Assistant Jobs in Jesmond | Teaching Assistant Jobs Newcastle | SEND Jobs Newcastle

Looking to build a rewarding career supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Jesmond is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable school-based experience while making a genuine difference to children's lives. Whether you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant or looking to transfer skills from care, support work or youth work, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £92.63 - £102 per day
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

You will provide both 1:1 support and small-group interventions, helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD and additional learning needs
Providing 1:1 SEND support and intervention sessions
Assisting children with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
Supporting communication and social development
Helping pupils access classroom learning and activities
Encouraging confidence, independence and positive engagement
Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
Supporting EHCP targets and personalised learning plans

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

SEND Teaching Assistant roles
Learning Support Assistant positions
Care and Support Work
Residential Childcare
Youth Work
Behaviour Support
Autism Support
Mental Health Support

You may also be:

A Psychology Graduate
An Education Graduate
An Aspiring Teacher
An Aspiring Educational Psychologist
Interested in Speech and Language Therapy

Essential Qualities

Patient and resilient
Positive and adaptable
Strong communication skills
Passionate about supporting children
Comfortable working as part of a team
Committed to helping young people succeed

Why Work with Protocol Education?

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies
FREE CPD and training through our online academy
SEND, Autism and Behaviour Management training
Dedicated consultant support
Long-term and permanent opportunities
Local work across Newcastle and North Tyneside
Refer-a-Friend reward scheme

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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.