Two Teaching Assistants Needed – Gateshead (near the Angel of the North)
Not all TA roles are the same… and this one really matters.
We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead, just a stone’s throw from the Angel of the North, looking for two brilliant Teaching Assistants to join their team. This is a school at the heart of its community, supporting pupils aged 3–11 with a real focus on inclusion and care. These roles are to begin on April 20th and you will work until the summer holidays.
There’s a high level of SEND across the school, so they need people who genuinely get it – calm, resilient, and ready to make a difference when it counts.
TA Role 1 – Year 1 (1:1 Support, SEMH)
You’ll be working closely with a Year 1 pupil who needs consistent, patient support throughout the day.
1:1 support for a child with SEMH needs
The pupil can become dysregulated, may lash out or run when in crisis
You’ll need to stay calm, think on your feet, and help them feel safe again
TA Role 2 – Year 2 (1:1 Support, SEMH)
Another hands-on role supporting a Year 2 pupil with SEMH needs.
1:1 support in and out of the classroom
The pupil may run, so awareness and quick reactions are key
Building trust and routine will be your biggest win
This role isn’t about sitting still. You’ll need to be physically active, alert, and confident managing behaviour in the moment.
What the school is looking for
Experience with SEMH or SEND, even better if you’ve worked 1:1
Someone calm under pressure, with a steady, reassuring approach
Physically active and able to respond quickly when needed
A team player who brings positive energy into the classroom
Why this role stands out
This isn’t just another TA job.
It’s a chance to be the person who helps a child feel safe, understood, and ready to learn again. The kind of role where small wins feel huge, and no two days look the same.
If you’ve got the patience, resilience, and heart for this kind of work, we’d love to hear from you.
And quick one… are you Thrive trained? If not, we can get you access to our free training, it’s a real game-changer in roles like this.
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.
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