Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)

Job Title : Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)

Location : Newcastle

Job Type : Full-Time (Monday to Friday, term time only)

Salary : £85 - £95 per day (depending on experience)

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs?

Protocol Education is working closely with a number of inclusive and supportive SEND schools in Newcastle who are looking to welcome caring, committed, and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants to their teams. These schools provide tailored support for pupils with a wide range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties.

The Role :

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will :

Work one-to-one or with small groups of pupils, helping to meet their individual learning and emotional needs

Assist teachers in creating lessons that are accessible, engaging, and adapted to each pupil’s needs

Support pupils with personal care if required

Promote positive behaviour and create a calm, supportive learning environment

Work alongside SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals to provide coordinated support

The Ideal Candidate Will Have :

Experience working with children or young people with SEND, whether in school, care, or youth settings

A patient, adaptable, and caring approach

Confidence in communication and a calm, consistent approach to behaviour management

A genuine commitment to helping children with additional needs thrive

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What We Offer :

Competitive daily rates paid weekly through PAYE—no hidden fees

Access to free training and CPD to help you develop in your role

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant who understands SEND

Opportunities for long-term positions and career growth within SEND education

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career supporting children with additional needs—and want to help pupils in Newcastle schools reach their potential—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to find out more.

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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