At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with complex needs in their learning and personal development.
- Company: Join a supportive school in Gateshead dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, dedicated support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Temporary position with potential for permanent opportunities and ongoing wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or care roles; a caring approach is essential.
Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant – Gateshead (Full-Time)
Every achievement matters. Help pupils with complex needs reach theirs.
Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Gateshead .
The school works with pupils who have complex learning needs, Autism, sensory needs and communication difficulties , providing personalised support to help every learner make progress.
You'll become an important part of the classroom team, supporting pupils with both their education and wider personal development.
Why work with Protocol Education?
We offer the training, support and opportunities to help you build a rewarding career.
You'll receive:
- Weekly PAYE pay
- No umbrella companies
- FREE access to our CPD Academy
- SEND, Autism and Safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant support
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Career development guidance
- Ongoing wellbeing support
Your day-to-day role
- Supporting pupils with classroom learning
- Delivering activities and individual support
- Helping pupils communicate their needs
- Encouraging social and emotional development
- Supporting sensory activities and routines
- Assisting with personal care when required
- Developing independence and life skills
- Working closely with teaching and specialist staff
This could be the role for you if you're a:
- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Support Worker
- Healthcare Assistant
- Care Worker
- SEND practitioner
- Psychology Graduate
If you have a caring approach and want to develop your experience within specialist education, 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.
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Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant in Gateshead employer: Protocol Education
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
