Job Description
Part-Time Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision \n\nLocation: Gateshead\nHours: Monday to Wednesday, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM\nJob Type: Part-Time\nStart Date: October 2025\n\nAre you a passionate educator looking for a fresh, creative environment to make a real impact?\n\nWe’re recruiting on behalf of a brand-new Alternative Provision in Gateshead, a unique setting where education meets creativity. This provision supports 11–16-year-olds who need something different from mainstream school. It’s a calm, engaging space where learners can rebuild confidence, express themselves, and thrive both academically and emotionally.\n\nAbout the Role:\nDeliver high-quality, part-time education in small group settings\nSupport learners through bespoke timetables tailored to individual needs\nFocus on creative expression, emotional growth, and confidence building\nWork collaboratively with a nurturing team in a safe and inclusive spaceIdeal Candidates Will Have:\nExperience working with young people, particularly those with SEND or SEMH needs\nA creative or therapeutic approach to education\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills\nA genuine passion for helping students re-engage and succeed\nA passion for music production, podcasting, and creative mediaWhat’s On Offer:\nA rewarding role in a forward-thinking, supportive environment\nFlexible part-time hours to suit work-life balance\nOpportunity to be part of an exciting new educational initiative\nOngoing support from a dedicated agency teamInterested?\nIf you are interested in this role please email Rachael.chapman @(url removed) with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about opportunities. \n \nThe Education Network Offer: \nOur specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector.
We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career. \nYou will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters.
Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth. \nThe Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.
We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance. \nWe are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days. \n \nData Privacy and Processing \nBy applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR.
Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network.\n\nThe Education Network Offer:\n\nOur specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates.
Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.\n\nThe opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.\nAn opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.\n\nThe Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-\nThe Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.
The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.\nDue to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days