Creative Classroom Support

Protocol Education; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking creative Teaching Assistants for secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Ideal candidates will support students with additional needs through engaging creative activities. This full-time role involves collaborating with teachers to enhance students' learning and well-being while gaining valuable experience in various school settings. Join us to make a meaningful impact in students' lives and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Support from a dedicated team

Opportunity to work in various secondary schools

Qualifications

• Experience in education, youth work, or creative industries is required.
• Candidates should have a creative background in art, music, theatre, or performance.
• Passionate about making a difference in students' lives.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through creative activities such as music and drama.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students.
• Assist in sensory and practical learning activities.
• Support students in emotional resilience and independence.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Creativity in arts, music, drama

Passion for education

Ability to collaborate with teachers

Energy and enthusiasm

Job description

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

11.08.2025

Expiry Date:

25.09.2025

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Job Description:

Creative Teaching Assistants Wanted for Secondary Schools across Tyne and Wear

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Art and Design graduates wanted

Are you from a creative background in art, music, drama, or performing arts? Do you want to apply your talents in a meaningful way and support secondary school students with additional needs?

Protocol Education is seeking creative and passionate individuals to work as Teaching Assistants in secondary schools. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to engage students, inspire learning, and support their development in an inclusive and dynamic environment.

The Role:

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
• Engaging students through creative activities such as music, drama, art, PE, and cooking.
• Providing one-to-one and small group support, helping students develop confidence, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and effective communication in a secondary school setting.
• Assisting in sensory and practical learning activities, helping students stay engaged and motivated.
• Supporting students in developing emotional resilience and independence through structured and creative approaches.
• Collaborating with teachers to assess students’ progress and needs and adapt support strategies accordingly.
• Encouraging students to take part in creative and extracurricular activities, helping them build confidence and transferable life skills.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Individuals with experience working with young people, in education, youth work, or creative industries.
• Creative professionals from backgrounds such as art, music, theatre, or performance.
• Passionate people who want to make a difference in students’ lives.
• Dedicated and adaptable individuals who can work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Those who can bring energy, enthusiasm, and innovative ideas to engage students in their learning.

Why Join Us?

• A rewarding role where you can see the impact of your work every day.
• The opportunity to use your creative skills in an educational setting.
• Ongoing training and professional development to help you grow in your role.
• Support from a dedicated team at Protocol Education.
• The chance to work in a variety of secondary schools, gaining valuable experience and insight into different educational settings.

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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