Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Newcastle (Full-Time) in Newcastle upon Tyne

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Newcastle (Full-Time)

Support young people. Build confidence. Make a lasting difference.

Protocol Education is recruiting for a full-time Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEND school in Newcastle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Care Professional or graduate looking to develop their career within a specialist education setting.

You’ll work closely with secondary-aged pupils who may have complex learning needs, communication difficulties, autism and additional support needs, helping them access education while developing their confidence, independence and life skills.

Why work with Protocol Education?

Supporting young people with complex needs can be incredibly rewarding, and we’ll be there to support you throughout your placement.

You’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• SEND, Autism, Safeguarding and Behaviour Management training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing career and professional development support
• Wellbeing guidance throughout your placement

What you’ll be doing

As a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant, you’ll play an important role in helping pupils engage with learning and develop greater independence.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils to access the secondary curriculum
• Helping develop communication and interaction skills
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Assisting with classroom and practical activities
• Following individual EHCPs and support plans
• Supporting pupils with personal development and social skills
• Working alongside teachers, therapists and wider support staff
• Helping pupils prepare for greater independence and life beyond school
• Celebrating progress and individual achievements

What we’re looking for

You don’t necessarily need previous experience in a specialist school, but you’ll need to be patient, resilient and genuinely committed to supporting young people with additional needs.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Calm and consistent
• Patient and compassionate
• Confident supporting challenging situations
• Adaptable and resilient
• A strong communicator
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Positive and encouraging
• Passionate about helping young people become more independent

Who this role could suit

This role would be ideal for:

• Experienced SEND Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Support Workers
• Care Professionals
• Youth Workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• Psychology, Criminology or Sociology Graduates
• Graduates considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, SEND or social care

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your support can have a genuine impact on a young person’s education, confidence and independence, we’d love to hear from you.

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.