Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEND & SEMH in Newcastle upon Tyne

Looking to gain valuable experience within education before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, social work, or youth support?

Protocol Education is recruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in a specialist school in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills while making a meaningful difference to young people's lives.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils both in and out of the classroom, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, and build confidence.

Many pupils may have Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, or additional learning difficulties, requiring patient and consistent support throughout the school day.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting pupils with learning and emotional regulation
• Building positive and trusting relationships
• Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities
• Promoting independence and confidence

• A degree in any subject
• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and resilient approach
• Passion for supporting young people to succeed

• Recent Graduates
• Aspiring Teachers
• Aspiring Educational Psychologists
• Youth Workers
• Support Workers
• Sports Coaches

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• SEND and Behaviour Management training
• Opportunities for long-term school placements

Apply today and begin a rewarding career supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs.

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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