Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School, Westerhope
Put your passion for teaching into practice. As a graduate in Education Studies (or similar), you've got the skills and drive and now it's time to use them where they're needed most. Join a welcoming Primary School's SEND support team and help every child reach their potential.
This school is a warm, inclusive school in the West of Newcastle, committed to nurturing the whole child. They pride themselves on providing a safe and supportive environment where pupils of all needs feel valued and empowered.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, including SEND, behavioural, or emotional challenges
• Helping students with their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing
• Working alongside teachers to adapt learning activities and resources for diverse learners
• Fostering positive behaviour, resilience, and a growth mindset
• Building trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

Who You Are

• A recent graduate eager to start a meaningful career in education
• Compassionate, patient, and capable of adapting to a variety of learning needs
• An excellent communicator who listens carefully, stays calm, and shows empathy
• Passionate about making a real difference in children's lives

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella deductions)
• Free access to our online CPD Academy, including accredited SEND training
• Personalised consultant support and regular check-ins to ensure you feel supported
• A strong, welcoming staff team at Cheviot that values collaboration, growth, and care
• Real classroom experience to launch your teaching or SEND career in a school where every child matters

Apply today to start your career in education!
Safeguarding
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide 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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