Graduate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Newcastle
Your degree could open the door to a career where you make a real difference every day.
A specialist SEN school in Newcastle is looking for a motivated Graduate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and provide dedicated support to a pupil with additional needs.
Whether you're considering teaching, educational psychology, clinical psychology, therapy or social care, this role offers valuable first-hand experience that can help you decide where your future career could take you.
The Role
As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll:
- Provide individual support throughout the school day
- Help the pupil access lessons and activities
- Break down tasks and make learning more accessible
- Encourage independence and confidence
- Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Assist with transitions and changes in routine
- Build a positive and trusting relationship
- Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team
- Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from graduates who are passionate about working with children and interested in SEND and child development.
A degree in Psychology, Education, Sociology, Criminology, Childhood Studies or a related field would be particularly relevant.
You don't need to have years of experience. We value the right attitude just as highly.
We're looking for someone who is:
- Caring and empathetic
- Patient and resilient
- Calm under pressure
- Confident and approachable
- Reliable and professional
- Interested in understanding individual needs
- Passionate about helping children succeed
Why Graduates Should Apply
This isn't simply classroom experience to add to your CV.
You'll have the opportunity to develop genuine skills in SEND support, behaviour, communication, emotional regulation and individualised learning while working alongside experienced education professionals.
It's an ideal starting point for graduates considering careers in education, psychology, therapy, social care or children's services.
Location: Newcastle
Setting: Specialist SEN School
Position: Graduate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term / potential permanent
What Protocol Education Offers
- Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
All applicants are subject to appropriate DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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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Graduate 1:1 Sen Teaching Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Protocol Education
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