Do you want to be part of a child’s progress, confidence, and success story? If you’re exploring Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead or looking for fulfilling SEND support jobs in Gateshead, this could be the perfect role for you.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a Gateshead primary school. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

A typical day in this role:

You’ll be supporting pupils throughout their school day, helping them access learning in a way that works for them. Every interaction you have will help build trust, confidence, and independence.

Your day could include:

• Supporting a child 1:1 during lessons, breaking tasks into manageable steps
• Reading alongside pupils and developing their confidence with books
• Assisting with writing and classroom activities
• Providing emotional support and encouragement
• Helping pupils stay focused, engaged, and included

This is a role where the smallest moments — a child reading a sentence independently, joining in with a group, or feeling proud of their work — become the biggest achievements.

What makes you a great fit:

• You are patient, resilient, and empathetic
• You build relationships easily and genuinely care
• You are proactive and willing to get involved
• You have a strong interest in working with children
• Any previous experience is helpful but not essential

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Term-time only

Why choose Protocol Education?

• Competitive pay rates
• Consistent work in local schools
• Access to ongoing training and development
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to move into permanent Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead

Take the next step

If you’re looking for rewarding SEND support jobs in Gateshead or want to grow within Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Apply now with Protocol Education and start a role where every day truly matters.

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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