Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (Day-to-Day Cover)
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £89–£100 per day
Contract: Flexible, Ongoing
Flexible SEND work that fits around you
Already have experience as a Teaching Assistant? Looking for more flexibility? Day-to-day SEND cover could be the perfect next step.
We’re working with specialist and mainstream schools across Newcastle who need reliable, skilled TAs to cover short-term absences. You’ll use your classroom experience to make an immediate impact, supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs.
What your days could look like
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Providing 1:1 or small group support for children with SEND
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Helping teachers deliver tailored learning activities
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Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation with calm, consistent strategies
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Working closely with teachers and support teams to keep lessons on track
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Making sure pupils feel included, supported, and ready to learn
What we’re looking for
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Experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with SEND
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Someone flexible and reliable, happy to work in different schools
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A calm, caring professional who can build rapport quickly
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Confidence to step into new settings and hit the ground running
Why choose day-to-day cover?
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Keep your weeks flexible—choose the days that suit you
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Experience a variety of schools and settings
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No long-term commitment, but regular work available
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Use your existing skills to make an immediate difference
Why join Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella fees)
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FREE access to CPD and Thrive training to refresh your skills
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Friendly, expert support from your local consultant
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£50 referral bonus when you recommend a colleague
📩 Apply today and put your TA experience to work in schools that need you most.