Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every single day? A brilliant specialist school in Gateshead is on the lookout for a calm, caring SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team. If you’re the kind of person who brings patience, humour, and steady support to every classroom, you’ll fit right in.
What the role looks like
You’ll be working closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs, helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. Think sensory activities, small steps, big wins, and a team who genuinely cheer each other on.
Your day might include:
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1:1 or small-group support
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Helping pupils follow routines and access learning
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Working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff
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Bringing positivity, structure, and consistency
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Supporting emotional regulation and communication
What we’re hoping you’ll bring
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Experience in SEND, whether in a school, care, youth work, or similar
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A calm, encouraging approach
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A genuine interest in supporting pupils with complex needs
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Strong communication and that “steady in a storm” energy SEN schools love
If you’re Thrive trained, amazing. If not, we can get you signed up for free Thrive training, which makes a huge difference in specialist settings.
What you get with Protocol Education
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Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff
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A friendly, local consultant who knows Gateshead schools
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Access to free online CPD
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Opportunities across SEND, mainstream, and alternative settings
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A straightforward, supportive registration process
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A referral scheme if you send brilliant people our way
If you’re ready to support pupils who need someone exactly like you, we’d love to chat. Send over your CV or get in touch for more details.