At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with physical and medical needs to access education and build confidence.
- Company: Join a specialist provision in Gateshead dedicated to empowering young people.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, term-time only, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible role with potential for permanent position and free training provided.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience with SEND preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Gateshead
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £130–£250 per day, dependent on experience
Looking for a TA role that's more than just classroom support? A specialist provision in Gateshead is looking for an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team. You'll work with children and young people with physical and/or medical needs, helping them access education and develop their confidence and independence. The role is varied and involves working alongside specialist teachers, schools and other professionals, with opportunities to develop your knowledge of assistive technology and specialist equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver tailored support to individual pupils.
- Adapt learning activities and resources.
- Support children with physical and medical needs.
- Use assistive technology to support curriculum access.
- Set up and check specialist equipment.
- Support communication and alternative recording methods.
- Encourage independence and participation.
- Provide feedback and observations.
- Work collaboratively with specialist professionals.
- Follow relevant health, safety and support procedures.
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
- Experience with physical/medical needs is desirable.
- Confident ICT skills.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Flexible and adaptable approach.
- Comfortable working across multiple settings.
- Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle – essential.
If you're ready for a varied specialist SEND opportunity, apply today. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.
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