Creative Teaching Assistant (DT, Art, Construction, Hair & Beauty, Food Tech) Location: North Tyneside Pay: £90–£115 per day (PAYE) Contract: Full-time, Long-Term Start: Immediate About the Role Are you hands-on, patient, and a little bit creative? We’re looking for a Creative Teaching Assistant to join a lively, inclusive secondary school in North Tyneside. You’ll be supporting students across the school’s creative department, which includes Design Technology, Food Technology, Art, Hair & Beauty, and Construction. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys practical learning and wants to help young people develop confidence, independence, and employable skills through creativity. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting students in creative, practical lessons such as DT, Art, Construction, Food Tech, and Hair & Beauty Helping pupils with SEND and additional needs engage confidently in hands-on activities Encouraging safe working habits and assisting with equipment setup and organisation Providing one-to-one or small group support to boost focus and motivation Working closely with teachers and the SEN team to adapt learning to each student’s needs About the School This forward-thinking secondary school in North Tyneside values creativity and individuality. Its practical curriculum offers pupils real opportunities to build confidence, try new things, and discover their strengths. The creative department is well-resourced, supportive, and full of energy — the kind of team where collaboration and encouragement come naturally. Students benefit from a nurturing environment where learning is hands-on and success looks different for everyone. What We’re Looking For Experience supporting pupils in secondary or SEND settings (essential) A calm, adaptable approach and enthusiasm for practical subjects Confidence to support lessons across creative disciplines Excellent communication and teamwork skills An understanding of how to support students with additional needs If you’re Thrive-trained, that’s a real bonus. If not, Protocol Education offers free Thrive training to help you develop your skills in supporting emotional wellbeing and resilience in the classroom. Why Join Protocol Education Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies Free access to our online CPD Academy Personalised support from your dedicated consultant Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings Streamlined registration and local bookings Referral scheme – earn rewards for referring friends If you’re passionate about helping students learn by doing and want to be part of a department that celebrates creativity, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today or contact your local consultant for more details. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.