We are supporting a friendly Gateshead primary school that is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 class. No direct teaching assistant experience is required — experience working with children is preferred.
This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in education or gain school-based experience.
The Role:
1. Supporting pupils during lessons and activities
2. Working one-to-one or in small groups
3. Helping pupils stay focused and engaged
4. Supporting classroom routines and transitions
What’s Already in Place:
5. Clear daily routines
6. Strong class teacher guidance
7. Supportive and approachable leadership
8. Positive behaviour expectations
Essential Requirements:
9. Enthusiasm and patience
10. A willingness to learn
11. Availability to start ASAP
Desirable:
12. Experience with children (nursery, childcare, tutoring, coaching, youth work)
Benefits That Really Stand Out:
13. Weekly pay
14. FREE training and CPD (safeguarding, SEND, behaviour management)
15. Support and mentoring while you learn the role
16. Opportunity for long-term work
Apply now — interviews are being arranged immediately.
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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