Performing Arts Teaching Assistant – Dance, Drama & Music
Location: North Tyneside
Salary: £92–£110 per day (PAYE)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025
Step into the spotlight with this brilliant Performing Arts TA role!
We’re working with a forward-thinking secondary school in the North East that’s investing heavily in its performing arts programme—and they’re looking for a confident, creative Teaching Assistant to join the team.
From rehearsals to routines, no two days will look the same. You’ll support across Dance, Drama and Music, helping students build skills, confidence, and a love of the arts.
Why this role stands out:
1. Brand-new dance studio launching September 2025
2. Help shape their new KS4 BTEC Performing Arts (Dance) offer
3. Get involved in productions (this year’s is Grease)
4. Support clubs, rehearsals and local dance festivals
5. Collaborate with a strong, passionate performing arts team
6. Overtime opportunities via paid lunch clubs
7. Long-term potential to grow into higher-level support roles
What you’ll need:
8. Experience supporting or leading performing arts activities (school, uni, or community settings)
9. A genuine interest in Dance, Drama or Music
10. Confidence working with young people
11. Willingness to get involved in extra-curricular life
Whether you’ve coached, performed, supported lessons, or just love the buzz of the stage, this school would love to meet you.
What Protocol Education offers:
12. Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
13. FREE access to our online CPD Academy
14. Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
15. Streamlined registration and fast onboarding
16. Opportunities to work in schools that value creativity and the arts
Apply now or drop us a message to learn more.
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 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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