Classroom Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a compassionate Classroom Assistant to support primary school students in Gateshead. This role involves collaborating with teachers to enhance learning experiences, providing individualized support to students, and ensuring a positive classroom atmosphere. The ideal candidate will possess experience working with children, strong communication skills, and a friendly disposition. Additionally, interest in supporting students with special educational needs is a plus.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Access to FREE CPD, including behaviour and SEN training

Personalised support from local Gateshead consultant

Smooth, fast-track registration

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, nursery, youth work or similar.
• Genuine interest in supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children across the classroom, KS1 or KS2.
• Assisting the class teacher with learning tasks and behaviour routines.
• Providing tailored 1:1 or small group support when needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Calm and friendly approach

Flexibility

Job description

Great classrooms need great sidekicks. Could that be you?

We’re on the lookout for a caring, reliable Classroom Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Gateshead. Whether it’s helping a whole class stay on track or offering gentle 1:1 support, your calm presence and positive energy will help pupils feel seen, supported and ready to learn.

This is the kind of school where TAs are part of the team—not just an extra pair of hands.

Your role will include:

• Supporting children across the classroom, KS1 or KS2

• Assisting the class teacher with learning tasks and behaviour routines

• Providing tailored 1:1 or small group support when needed

• Helping make each day run smoother, calmer, and more enjoyable

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children (school, nursery, youth work or similar)

• A calm, friendly approach and good communication skills

• Flexibility and a genuine interest in supporting learning

• Bonus if you’ve supported SEN pupils before—but not essential!

Why this role matters:

Because every teacher needs a trusted sidekick, and every pupil needs a steady, smiling face cheering them on. You don’t need to have teaching experience—just the right mindset and a willingness to muck in.

What Protocol Education offers:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)

• Access to FREE CPD, including behaviour and SEN training

• Personalised support from your local Gateshead consultant

• Smooth, fast-track registration

Interested? Apply now or drop us a message—we’d love to match you with the right school.

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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