Specialist Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Gateshead

Specialist Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Gateshead Location: Gateshead Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only Start Date: September 2026 Pay: £120-140 per day, dependent on experience Could this be your next SEND opportunity? If you're an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant who enjoys variety and wants to develop specialist skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Protocol Education are recruiting for a specialist provision in Gateshead, supporting children and young people with physical and/or medical needs. You'll be part of a specialist team helping pupils access their education, build independence and overcome barriers that may otherwise prevent them from fully participating in school life. Why You'll Love This Role This isn't your typical classroom-based TA position. You'll gain experience in: Physical and medical needs.Assistive technology.Specialist ICT and communication aids.Accessible learning.Specialist equipment.Supporting independence.Working alongside specialist professionals.Multi-agency working. Your Responsibilities You'll support pupils by: Helping them access lessons and activities.Adapting learning to meet individual needs.Supporting the use of assistive technology.Setting up and checking specialist equipment.Supporting communication and alternative recording methods.Promoting independence and confidence.Working with specialist teachers, schools and other professionals.Sharing observations and feedback on progress.Following relevant support and safety plans. Essential Requirements Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.SEND experience.Experience supporting physical and/or medical needs.Strong communication and organisational skills.Good ICT skills.A flexible and solution-focused approach.Comfortable working across different settings.A full, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential. If you're looking for a varied specialist SEND role where you can continue developing your skills, we'd love to hear from you. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.