We are supporting a friendly Gateshead primary school that is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 class. No direct school-based experience is required — experience working with children is preferred.
This role is ideal for someone based in or around Gateshead who is looking to start or develop a career in education.
The Role:
1. Supporting pupils during lessons and structured activities
2. Working one-to-one or in small groups
3. Helping pupils remain engaged and confident in learning
4. Supporting classroom routines and transitions
What’s Already in Place:
5. Clear daily routines and expectations
6. Support from the class teacher and phase leader
7. Supportive and approachable leadership
8. Positive behaviour culture
Essential Requirements:
9. Enthusiasm, patience, and a willingness to learn
10. Commitment and reliability
11. Availability to start ASAP
Desirable (Not Essential):
12. Experience with children in any setting (childcare, tutoring, coaching, youth work)
Benefits That Really Stand Out:
13. Weekly pay
14. FREE training and CPD (safeguarding, SEND, behaviour management)
15. Ongoing guidance and mentoring
16. Opportunity for long-term work within Gateshead schools
Apply now — interviews are being arranged locally.
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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