Are you an ECT who loves working with children but wants to build confidence, consistency, and classroom control?
This friendly primary school in Gateshead is seeking a Teaching Assistant who brings calm energy and a supportive presence across the school. It’s a great opportunity for ECTs looking to gain experience across key stages while working alongside skilled teachers.
You’ll support learning from early phonics through to upper KS2, helping pupils engage, stay focused, and achieve their goals.
Your role will include
* Supporting learning across KS1 and KS2
* Leading small group and 1:1 interventions
* Reinforcing positive behaviour and classroom routines
* Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing
* Working collaboratively with teachers to adapt lessons
Who this role suits
* ECTs or experienced TAs with classroom experience
* Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
* A flexible, proactive approach and passion for education
* Experience with additional needs (desirable, not essential)
Perfect for ECTs wanting hands-on classroom experience in a nurturing setting.
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.
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