SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Secondary Support
Reference: 018365425261
Salary: Competitive: based on experience
Job Published: 3 days ago

SEN Teaching Assistant – Support Students to Succeed

Location: Newcastle
Pay: £83.85 – £90 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time & part-time opportunities available

Are you passionate about helping students with special educational needs (SEN) thrive in their learning journey? Protocol Education is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join schools across Newcastle. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact by providing tailored support to students with a range of needs.

The Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN and SEMH needs.

  • Assist with learning activities, adapting materials to meet individual learning styles.

  • Support students with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and emotional needs.

  • Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies.

  • Promote inclusivity and positive engagement in the classroom.

  • Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support student progress.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in education, care, or support settings).

  • Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and SEN-specific approaches.

  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

  • Patient, empathetic, and adaptable personality.

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Why Join Protocol Education?

  • Competitive daily pay paid weekly.

  • Ongoing CPD opportunities, including free and discounted training.

  • No umbrella schemes – transparent pay with no hidden deductions.

  • Flexible roles to fit your schedule and career goals.

  • Dedicated consultant offering personalised support throughout your placement.

  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about supporting SEN students and creating an inclusive learning environment, we want to hear from you. Join Protocol Education and help shape the future of students in Newcastle.

Apply today and start making an impact!

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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