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Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Looking for a rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role in Jesmond?

A highly regarded and inclusive primary school in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Needs, Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and additional learning difficulties.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced SEND professionals, graduates considering a career in education, or individuals with transferable skills from care, support work, youth work or mental health settings.

Job Details

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £92.63 - £102 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

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About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and external professionals to support pupils who require additional assistance to access the curriculum.

You'll provide both 1:1 support and small-group intervention support, helping children develop academically, socially and emotionally while fostering independence and confidence.

This position would suit somebody looking for a long-term role in education with opportunities for progression into teaching, Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy or SEND specialist roles.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD and SEND needs
• Deliver 1:1 SEND support and targeted interventions
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Support communication and social development
• Help pupils remain engaged and focused throughout lessons
• Implement strategies outlined in Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and parents

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Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from candidates with experience as:

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• Autism Support Worker
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Care Support Worker
• Youth Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Teaching Assistant
• Learning Mentor

You may also be:

• A Psychology Graduate
• An Education Graduate
• A Criminology Graduate
• An aspiring Teacher
• An aspiring Educational Psychologist

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Essential Skills

• Patient, resilient and adaptable
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

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Why Join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• SEND, Autism and Behaviour Management training
• Dedicated local consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Excellent progression routes into education and SEND
• Refer a Friend bonus 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.

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