Teaching Assistant
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Daily Rate: £90–£110
Protocol Education is proud to be working in partnership with a progressive and inclusive secondary school in Newcastle to recruit Teaching Assistants to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
This school is part of a well-regarded, values-led trust with a clear mission to improve life chances for young people through high expectations, strong relationships and inclusive practice. The school serves a diverse local community and has a strong focus on pastoral care, student wellbeing and tailored support for learners with additional needs. It is located in an area with excellent public transport links, making it easily accessible from central Newcastle and surrounding neighbourhoods.
About the role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students’ academic progress, emotional wellbeing and engagement with learning. You will work closely with teaching staff, SEN teams and pastoral leads to ensure pupils receive the right level of support both in and out of the classroom.
Your responsibilities may include:
* Providing in-class support to students across a range of subjects
* Delivering targeted interventions for individuals or small groups
* Supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH and additional learning needs
* Helping to manage behaviour positively and consistently
* Encouraging engagement, confidence and independence in learning
* Supporting with transitions, routines and pastoral care where required
We are looking for candidates who:
* Have experience working with secondary-aged students in education, youth work or care settings
* Are patient, resilient and confident in managing a range of behaviours
* Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
* Are seeking a rewarding role supporting young people in a school environment
This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates considering teacher training, or individuals with relevant child-facing experience looking to build a long-term career in education.
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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