Start your journey into education where it matters most — the very beginning. If you’re searching for Graduate jobs in schools, Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead, or SEND support jobs in Gateshead, this EYFS role is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful experience while making a real impact.

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming Gateshead primary school to recruit a nurturing SEND Support Assistant within Early Years. This role is ideal for graduates with limited experience who bring energy, patience, and a natural ability to build rapport with young children.

What your day-to-day will look like: You’ll be supporting children with additional needs in a play-based learning environment. Your day may involve helping pupils settle into routines, supporting communication and language development, and working 1:1 or in small groups. You’ll assist with activities such as phonics, sensory play, and outdoor learning, while also supporting emotional regulation and social interaction. Building trust is key — your ability to form positive relationships will directly impact each child’s confidence and progress.

Working hours:

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

Why work through Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible placements to suit your goals
• Ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to move into long-term Teaching Assistant jobs in Gateshead

Sounds like a good fit? 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.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.