Teaching Assistant
Location: Northumberland, close to a historic market town with excellent bus routes and surrounded by countryside
Start date: ASAP and ongoing
Pay: £90 to £110 per day (PAYE, no umbrella fees ever)
Contract: Full-time or part-time, flexible supply or long-term opportunities
The role
If you love helping young people learn, grow and find their feet in the classroom, this role could be your next step. We’re supporting a friendly, high-performing secondary school that prides itself on kindness and consistency. Set in a calm, safe community, the school has a warm staff team and genuinely supportive leadership.
As a TA, you’ll be part of that heartbeat. Each day brings a mix of classroom support, small-group work and the chance to make a real impact on pupils who thrive with a bit of extra guidance.
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting students aged 11 to 16 in lessons, helping them stay focused and confident.
* Working 1:1 with learners who benefit from structure and reassurance.
* Helping run small intervention groups for literacy or numeracy.
* Supporting teachers with behaviour routines and positive learning habits.
* Building positive relationships with students so they feel seen and understood.
What the school is like
* Supportive and organised, with behaviour routines that work.
* Strong pastoral team and a culture of mutual respect.
* Based in a well-connected, residential area, ideal for commuters from surrounding towns and villages.
What you’ll need
* Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school setting.
* A calm, reliable approach and a passion for building confidence.
* The ability to adapt quickly and work as part of a warm, collaborative staff team.
Why join Protocol Education?
* Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions nibbling your payslip.
* Free access to our online CPD Academy with courses you can actually use.
* A dedicated consultant who knows your local schools and listens.
* Streamlined registration and consistent bookings.
* Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative settings.
* Refer a friend and earn rewards.
If you’re ready to support a lovely school community and enjoy varied days, we’d love to hear from you.
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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.
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