Dynamic Literacy & Behaviour TA (Secondary)

Protocol Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education seeks a proactive Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Gateshead from September. The role focuses on literacy and behaviour support, with duties that span classroom assistance and broader school activities.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with teenagers, build rapport quickly, and contribute to a positive, focused learning environment. This is a full-time, term-time position with potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Confident, outgoing personality suitable for engaging with teenage students.
• Ability to build rapport with students, staff and families.
• Excellent communication skills in person and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Support literacy-focused activities and reading/writing development.
• Engage with students during breakfast, lunch and social activities.
• Provide feedback on student work and track progress.
• Maintain professional boundaries while contributing to school life.

Skills

Confident & outgoing

Rapport building

Strong communication

Positive attitude

Professional boundaries

Resilience & patience

Teen engagement

Job description

Protocol Education seeks a proactive Secondary Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Gateshead from September. The role focuses on literacy and behaviour support, with duties that span classroom assistance and broader school activities.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with teenagers, build rapport quickly, and contribute to a positive, focused learning environment. This is a full-time, term-time position with potential for permanence.