Entry-Level Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Gateshead is seeking an Entry-Level Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the classroom. This role offers a chance to learn from experienced staff while assisting with learning activities and managing classroom routines. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude and some experience with children. This position offers competitive weekly pay and training opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free basic training

Consultant support

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• A positive, proactive attitude.
• Strong communication and patience.
• Some experience with children (professional or voluntary).
• A DBS, or the willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with tasks and activities.
• Helping manage behaviour expectations.
• Preparing classroom resources.
• Encouraging participation and confidence.
• Working as part of a friendly school team.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong communication

Patience

Experience with children

Job description

Entry-Level Teaching Assistant

If you're at the start of your education career and looking for school experience, this Entry-Level Teaching Assistant role in Gateshead is a great starting point. You’ll get the chance to learn from experienced staff while supporting pupils in the classroom.

What your role looks like

You’ll assist with learning activities, help with routines and provide gentle support to pupils who need extra help. You don’t need school experience, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Your day-to-day

• Supporting pupils with tasks and activities
• Helping manage behaviour expectations
• Preparing classroom resources
• Encouraging participation and confidence
• Working as part of a friendly school team

What you’ll bring

• A positive, proactive attitude
• Strong communication and patience
• Some experience with children (professional or voluntary)
• A DBS, or the willingness to apply

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella costs
• Free basic training including SEND and behaviour support
• A consultant who supports you every step
• Referral bonuses

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, giving you access to strong training, guidance and professional opportunities. We place Entry-Level TAs across Gateshead who are ready to build confidence and skills in the classroom.

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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