SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Contract
Reference: Trainee SEND TA
Salary: £85 - £100/day + PAYE, Pay dependent upon skills and experience
Job Published: 12 August 2025

Job Title: Trainee SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £80–£95 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Start your career making a real difference.

Are you thinking about a career in education but not sure where to start? This could be just the role for you.

We’re helping a brilliant specialist SEND school in Newcastle find a trainee Teaching Assistant. You don’t need loads of experience—just kindness, patience, and a real interest in supporting children with special educational needs.

At this school, children come first. Their team works together to create a safe, respectful, and inspiring place for every pupil to grow in confidence, discover new skills, and enjoy learning every day. And you could be a part of that.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

  • Helping deliver learning activities tailored to individual needs

  • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families

  • Celebrating every achievement, big or small

  • Encouraging children to be confident, kind, and curious

What we’re looking for

  • Someone who’s kind, calm, and eager to learn

  • A team player who wants to make a real difference

  • Someone who believes every child deserves the very best support

No experience? No problem.
If you’re keen to work in education but don’t have formal qualifications yet, this is a brilliant first step. We’ll help you build experience—and you’ll even have access to our FREE online training (including Thrive training) to boost your skills and confidence.

Why join Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE

  • Free training with our online CPD Academy

  • Friendly, expert support from your own consultant

  • £50 referral bonus if you recommend someone we place

Interested?
Apply now or drop us a message to find out more. Let’s help children build brighter futures—together.