Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Person-Centred SEND Support
Location: Newcastle
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £130-£250 per day, dependent on experience
Every pupil needs the right support to succeed.
A specialist SEND school in Newcastle is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide personalised support to pupils with physical, medical and additional learning needs.
The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers, access the curriculum and develop greater independence.
Your Day-to-Day Role
- Provide personalised support based on individual pupil needs.
- Support learning, communication and engagement.
- Assist with physical and medical requirements.
- Adapt classroom resources and activities.
- Support pupils using assistive technology.
- Prepare and use specialist equipment safely.
- Encourage independence and confidence.
- Build positive and trusting relationships.
- Work alongside teachers and specialist professionals.
- Monitor progress and communicate observations effectively.
The Ideal Candidate
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
- Experience working with pupils with SEND.
- Understanding of physical and/or medical needs.
- Confident ICT skills.
- Calm, patient and compassionate approach.
- Flexible and willing to learn.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle - essential.
If you want a rewarding role where you can support pupils as individuals and help them achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
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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Level 3 Teaching Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Protocol Education Limited
Protocol Education is an excellent employer for EYFS and KS1 Teachers, offering a supportive work culture in the welcoming communities of Radstock and Midsomer Norton. With a focus on professional development, teachers can expect ample opportunities for growth while working collaboratively with dedicated staff to inspire young learners in engaging classroom environments. Join us to make a meaningful impact during these crucial early stages of education.
Contact Details:
Protocol Education Limited Recruitment Team
