1:1 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time pattern

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Free safeguarding training

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for a compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child at a welcoming primary school in Barnard Castle. This role offers part-time hours and a competitive daily rate, with tailored support to help the pupil access learning and develop confidence within the classroom.

You will work closely with the class teacher and school staff, providing dedicated 1:1 support, encouraging positive behaviour, and helping create an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, or similar setting.
• A patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil
• Supporting learning, communication, and engagement in classroom activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff
• Helping to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Patient demeanor

Caring attitude

Strong communication

Relationship skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Location: Barnard Castle
Hours: Part‑Time (3.5 days)
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate

Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child at a welcoming primary school in Barnard Castle.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to a young child's educational journey, providing tailored support to help them access learning, build confidence, and develop socially within the classroom environment.

The Role

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil
• Supporting learning, communication, and engagement in classroom activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and social interaction
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider school staff
• Helping to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, or similar setting
• A patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible part‑time working pattern
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• The chance to have a positive impact on a child's development and learning

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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