Dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant

Dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant – Gateshead

Protocol Education is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with complex additional needs at a specialist SEN school in Gateshead.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality, personalised support.
• Following EHCP targets and adapting activities where required.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.
• Supporting emotional regulation and communication.
• Liaising with teachers and other professionals to ensure consistent support.

To succeed in this role you’ll have:

• Experience working within SEND settings (preferred).
• Patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Excellent organisational and observation skills.
• A positive, child-centred approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person's educational journey.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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.