Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools in Newcastle
Start Date: ASAP
Par Rate: £70-£90, Subject to Experience
Are you a passionate and motivated individual who thrives in a classroom environment? Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Teaching Assistant to support students in Newcastle’s secondary schools. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build a career in education or those with previous experience who want to continue making a difference.
Your Role:
As a Full-Time Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students’ academic and personal development. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the class teacher in planning and delivering lessons.
- Providing one-on-one or small group support to students with additional learning needs, including those with SEN (Special Educational Needs).
- Helping students to stay focused, complete assignments, and overcome challenges in the classroom.
- Assisting with classroom management to create a positive, inclusive environment.
- Supporting students with their emotional and social development, encouraging confidence and resilience.
- Liaising with the class teacher to monitor student progress and provide feedback.
What We Are Looking For:
- A strong passion for education and a desire to help students achieve their best.
- Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly in a school or educational setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive and proactive attitude, with the ability to adapt to different situations.
- A strong understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEN or additional needs (desirable but not essential).
Why Protocol Education?
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Ongoing support and professional development.
- The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the classroom.
- Flexible working arrangements and career progression opportunities.
- A dedicated team that is always on hand to assist you in your role.
Apply here or email francesca.barton@protocol-education.com
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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