Experienced SEND TA in London

Some children need a little extra support to shine. That’s where you come in.A Primary School in the centre of Newcastle is looking for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated SEND classroom team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives in a nurturing environment and understands the importance of patience, consistency, and celebrating the small wins that actually turn out to be massive wins.The school is searching for calm, caring, and confident support staff who have experience working with children with additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs.You’ll be part of a close-knit team where no one is expected to do things alone. Staff genuinely support each other here, ideas are shared, tea rounds are taken seriously, and every day is centred around helping pupils feel safe, successful, and understood.Your role will include:Supporting pupils within the SEND classroom on a 1:1 and small group basisHelping children access learning in a way that works for themUsing visual aids, sensory strategies, and structured routinesSupporting emotional regulation and positive behaviourWorking closely with teachers, therapists, and the SENCOBuilding strong relationships with pupils and familiesAbout the schoolThis Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school with a fantastic reputation for SEND support. The staff team are passionate about creating a learning environment where every child feels valued and able to succeed.The SEND provision is well-resourced, thoughtfully structured, and full of staff who genuinely care about making a difference. Leadership are supportive, approachable, and understand the importance of looking after staff as well as pupils.There’s a real community feel throughout the school. It’s busy, rewarding, occasionally noisy, and full of those moments that remind you why this work matters in the first place.We’d love to hear from you if you have:Experience working with children with SEND in a school or care settingA calm, resilient, and positive approachStrong communication and teamwork skillsConfidence supporting children with additional behavioural or sensory needsA genuine passion for helping children thriveWhy work with Protocol Education?Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella company nonsenseFREE access to our online CPD AcademyDedicated consultant support from people who actually pick up the phoneOpportunities for long-term and permanent rolesTraining in behaviour support, SEND strategies, and wellbeing approachesThrive trained? Amazing, schools love it. Not yet? We can help you access FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education to help build your confidence and SEND toolkit even further.If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact, this could be the perfect move.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.