KS3 Teaching Assistant
If you enjoy supporting young people as they move through the early years of secondary school, this KS3 Teaching Assistant role in Gateshead could be a brilliant match. The school is looking for someone patient, encouraging and confident working with pupils aged 11 to 14.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll work closely with teachers to support pupils in lessons, help them stay engaged and provide an extra layer of guidance when tasks feel challenging. KS3 can be a big transition, so your steady presence will make a real difference to pupils’ confidence and progress.
Your key responsibilities
1. Supporting pupils during classwork, group activities and independent tasks
2. Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
3. Helping with routines, organisation and classroom expectations
4. Working 1:1 with pupils who need additional support
5. Sharing feedback with teaching and pastoral staff
What you’ll bring
6. Experience supporting children or young people
7. A calm, approachable and positive attitude
8. Good communication and teamwork skills
9. Confidence working with KS3 learners
10. An enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply
What Protocol Education offers
11. Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella fees
12. Free online CPD including SEND and behaviour modules
13. A consultant who supports you throughout your placement
14. Referral bonuses
15. Opportunities across Gateshead secondary schools
About Us
Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, giving educators access to high-quality training, sector expertise and a supportive network. We work with Gateshead schools to place TAs who bring patience, enthusiasm and structure to KS3 classrooms. Our approach is friendly, honest and people-focused.
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 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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