Teaching Assistant

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A range of welcoming and well-supported secondary schools across the North East are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

We work closely with schools across Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland, offering a variety of opportunities in supportive environments with clear routines and strong staff teams. Whether you’re looking for long-term stability or flexibility, there are roles to suit you.

If you enjoy working with young people and want to make a genuine difference in the classroom, this is a great place to start or continue your journey.

Newcastle | North Tyneside | Northumberland
£92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE)
Full-Time & Flexible Roles Available | Immediate & September Starts

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support students across KS3 and KS4 in a range of subjects
Provide 1:1 and small group support, including pupils with SEND such as ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia
Help students stay engaged, focused, and confident in lessons
Work alongside teachers to adapt tasks and resources
Support behaviour in a calm and consistent way
Build positive relationships that support learning and wellbeing
You’ll gain valuable classroom experience and play a key role in supporting student progress.

What Our Schools Are Like

Schools we work with typically offer:

Clear routines and consistent behaviour systems
Supportive and visible leadership teams
Welcoming, collaborative staff environments
A mix of mainstream and SEND opportunities
Structured classrooms where expectations are clear
Whether you’re placed in one school or gain experience across several, you’ll be supported throughout.

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for:

Graduates considering teaching or a PGCE
Individuals interested in SEND, behaviour, or pastoral support
Those with experience in coaching, tutoring, or youth work
Confident communicators who enjoy working with young people
Reliable, proactive individuals ready to get involved
No prior school experience is required. If you’ve got the right attitude and willingness to learn, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Pay & Benefits

£92.63 – £110.18 per day (PAYE only)
Weekly pay
Flexible placements to suit your availability
FREE access to our CPD Academy, including SEND and behaviour training
Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
If you’re looking to gain meaningful experience, build confidence in the classroom, and take your next step in education, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat through your options, we’ll keep it simple and find the right fit for you.

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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Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary:
£92.63 - £110 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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