Are you a Childhood Studies graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience working with young learners?
Protocol Education is currently recruiting graduates to support primary schools across Gateshead as Teaching Assistants.
This role gives you the opportunity to apply your understanding of child development, wellbeing, and learning in a real school setting while developing the skills needed for careers in teaching, child psychology, or pastoral support.
Working hours are 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only.
Why Childhood Studies Graduates Are Highly Valued in Schools
Your understanding of how children grow, learn, and interact makes you well placed to support pupils at crucial stages of their development.
In this role, you will help children:
* Build confidence in their learning
* Develop positive behaviour and routines
* Engage with classroom activities
* Feel supported and encouraged in school
Your support can play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, motivated, and ready to learn.
What Your Role Will Involve
You may be asked to:
* Support pupils in small groups or on a 1:1 basis
* Help children develop early literacy and numeracy skills
* Encourage participation in lessons and activities
* Assist teachers with classroom organisation
* Support children who need additional encouragement
This hands‑on experience helps you develop the practical skills needed for a career working with children.
Why Start Through Agency Work?
Agency work offers graduates flexibility and valuable experience across different school environments.
You can:
* Choose when you work
* Explore different school settings
* Build classroom experience quickly
* Keep flexibility while planning long‑term career goals
Many graduates progress into teacher training or permanent school roles after gaining experience.
What We’re Looking For
* Degree in Childhood Studies or similar subject
* Interest in education and child development
* Strong communication skills
* Positive and reliable attitude
* Commitment to safeguarding pupils
What Protocol Education Offers
* Weekly PAYE pay
* Flexible work to suit your schedule
* Free training through our CPD Academy
* Dedicated consultant support
* Opportunities for long‑term placements
Apply Today
If you’re a Childhood Studies graduate ready to start working with young learners, apply today and begin your journey in Gateshead primary schools.
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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