Job Description

SEND Learning Support - Blakelaw, Newcastle
You understand how children learn, and you know that every small step matters. Now's your chance to make those steps count.
We're working with a warm and inclusive Catholic school in the heart of Newcastle, where every child is known, valued, and supported. They're looking for a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join their brilliant team and help children thrive: academically, emotionally, and socially.
What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and moderate learning difficulties, both one-to-one and in small groups.
• Helping children manage transitions, emotions, and social interactions.
• Working closely with class teachers, the SENCo, and external specialists to adapt activities and create tailored resources.
• Using sensory tools, visual timetables, and positive reinforcement to help children feel calm and confident.
• Encouraging independence and celebrating progress.
• Taking part in staff training and accessing free CPD through our Protocol Education Academy to keep growing your skills.

Who You Are

• A patient, empathetic person who genuinely wants to make a difference.
• Someone with experience supporting children with SEND, either in school, youth work, or care settings.
• You're confident communicating with both children and adults.
• You understand that every day is different.
• You're Thrive trained, or you'd love to complete our free online Thrive course to boost your impact in the classroom.

About the school?

• A welcoming, community-minded school where everyone pulls together.
• Lovely, settled classes and a leadership team who truly value support staff.
• Regular team reflection sessions to share ideas and successes.
• Great transport links, just a short walk from the Metro Station.

Why Join Protocol Education?

• We find you schools where you'll feel supported, valued, and at home.
• You'll have a dedicated consultant who's always at the end of the phone.
• Enjoy weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies.
• Get instant access to our CPD Academy with hundreds of free, accredited online courses.
• We check in regularly, making sure you're happy and settled where you are.

Safeguarding Statement
We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
Ready to make a difference in young lives? Apply now!
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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Skills Required