SEND Teaching Assistant | Newcastle SEND School

Some children need a little extra support to reach their full potential. That's where you come in.

A welcoming and well-established SEND School in Newcastle is looking for compassionate, resilient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join their team. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with a range of additional needs and help them achieve success every day.

The school is seeking individuals who understand that progress looks different for every child. Sometimes the biggest achievements come from the smallest steps, and those moments are celebrated here.

What You'll Be Doing

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils throughout their school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Helping pupils access learning through personalised approaches and adaptations
• Using sensory strategies, visual supports, and structured routines
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, confident, and understood

About the School

This specialist SEND school is dedicated to creating an environment where every pupil can thrive.

The school prides itself on its nurturing approach, excellent SEND provision, and strong sense of community. Staff work collaboratively to ensure children receive the support they need both academically and emotionally.

Well-resourced classrooms, specialist facilities, and a highly experienced team make this a fantastic setting for those passionate about SEND education.

Leadership are supportive, approachable, and genuinely invested in staff wellbeing and professional development. New team members are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to develop their skills and confidence.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in education, care, youth work, or support settings
• A calm, patient, and positive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, sensory, or communication needs
• The ability to remain adaptable and resilient within a busy school environment
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning

Why Join This Newcastle SEND School?

• Make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs
• Work alongside experienced SEND professionals and specialist staff
• Gain valuable experience within a highly rewarding educational setting
• Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Become part of a supportive team that values collaboration and wellbeing

Every day brings new challenges, new learning opportunities, and moments that remind you exactly why you chose to work with children.

If you're looking for a role where your support can have a lasting impact and where no two days are ever the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your journey within one of Newcastle's dedicated SEND school communities.

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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