Experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff in Ferryhill. You will provide practical and emotional support to pupils and help deliver engaging lessons.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm or 8:30am–4:00pm, term-time only, with long-term placements and potential permanent opportunities starting September 2026. A Level 3 TA qualification and prior school-based experience, plus strong communication and teamwork, are expected to

Qualifications

• Experience in school environments preferred
• Strong communication with pupils and staff
• Proactive in supporting learning activities

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom learning and activities
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups
• Deliver planned interventions
• Support children with additional learning needs
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged
• Prepare resources and learning materials
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patience

Enthusiasm

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Ferryhill

Make your classroom experience count this September.

Are you a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Protocol Education is working with schools across Ferryhill, Durham who are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

You'll provide practical and emotional support to pupils while helping teachers deliver engaging lessons and targeted learning activities.

Role Information

• Full-time


• September 2026 start


• Monday-Friday


• 8:30am-3:30pm or 8:30am-4:00pm


• Term-time only


• Long-term placements


• Permanent opportunities available

What you'll be doing

• Supporting teachers with classroom learning


• Working with pupils individually and in small groups


• Delivering planned interventions


• Supporting children with additional learning needs


• Helping pupils remain focused and engaged


• Preparing resources and learning materials


• Encouraging positive behaviour and independence


• Building strong relationships with pupils

We're looking for someone with

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification


• Previous school-based experience


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• A positive and proactive attitude


• Patience and enthusiasm


• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Why Protocol Education?

• Competitive daily pay


• Weekly PAYE payments


• FREE CPD and specialist training


• Dedicated consultant


• Long-term and permanent opportunities


• Ongoing career support

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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