Are you balancing university studies but want consistent classroom exposure to prepare for your teaching career? This Gateshead primary school is offering a flexible Early Years Teaching Assistant position for trainee teachers and final-year students. The role allows you to gain experience without committing to a rigid full-time contract. Your Role Support Nursery or Reception pupils Assist with phonics and early reading Help maintain structured classroom routines Support social and emotional development Prepare classroom resources Build confidence working alongside experienced staff What You’ll Receive Flexible working pattern Weekly pay Mentorship from EYFS staff Supportive leadership Experience in safeguarding and behaviour systems Opportunity for progression Who Should Apply Final-year Primary Education students PGCE trainees Aspiring teachers Education or Child Development students Why This Is a Smart Career Move Gain classroom confidence early Earn while studying Strengthen teacher training applications Potential permanent role pathway Take the next step toward your teaching career in a Gateshead Early Years setting. Apply today. 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.