SEND Support Assistant

Ready to be the reason a child walks into school smiling?

We’re looking for a SEND Support Assistant to join welcoming primary schools across Gateshead. If you’re searching for graduate jobs in schools
, Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead
, or meaningful SEND support jobs in Gateshead
, this is one you’ll want to read.

This role is all about connection. Schools don’t need perfect CVs, they need people who can build trust, stay calm, and help children feel safe and understood.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, term-time only

You’ll be supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them engage with learning and feel part of the classroom.

• Welcoming pupils into the classroom and helping them settle in
• Supporting learning during lessons, breaking tasks down into manageable steps
• Working 1:1 or with small groups to keep pupils engaged
• Helping children regulate emotions and manage transitions
• Building trust through consistency, patience, and encouragement
• Celebrating small wins, because they matter

• A natural ability to build rapport with children
• Patience, empathy, and a calm approach
• Interest in education, psychology, or SEND
• A genuine desire to make a difference

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE CPD Academy access, including SEND training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Flexible local placements
• Pathways into teaching or long-term roles
• Referral scheme rewards
• Experience that boosts your CV instantly

If you’re looking for Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead
, this is a brilliant place to start.

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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