KS3 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational support company is seeking a KS3 Teaching Assistant in Gateshead to support pupils aged 11 to 14. The ideal candidate will foster engagement and positive behaviour, providing essential guidance to students during their transition. Experience with young learners and a calm demeanor are crucial for success in this role. Additional perks include weekly pay and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella fees

Free online CPD including SEND and behaviour modules

Supportive consultant throughout placement

Referral bonuses

Opportunities across Gateshead secondary schools

Qualifications

• Calm, approachable and positive attitude towards children.
• Experience in supporting children aged 11 to 14 in an educational setting.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during classwork and group activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement.
• Help with routines and classroom expectations.
• Work 1:1 with pupils who need additional support.
• Share feedback with teaching staff.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people

Good communication and teamwork skills

Confidence working with KS3 learners

Calm and approachable attitude

Job description

KS3 Teaching Assistant

If you enjoy supporting young people as they move through the early years of secondary school, this KS3 Teaching Assistant role in Gateshead could be a brilliant match. The school is looking for someone patient, encouraging and confident working with pupils aged 11 to 14.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work closely with teachers to support pupils in lessons, help them stay engaged and provide an extra layer of guidance when tasks feel challenging. KS3 can be a big transition, so your steady presence will make a real difference to pupils’ confidence and progress.

Your key responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during classwork, group activities and independent tasks
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping with routines, organisation and classroom expectations
• Working 1:1 with pupils who need additional support
• Sharing feedback with teaching and pastoral staff

What you’ll bring

• Experience supporting children or young people
• A calm, approachable and positive attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence working with KS3 learners
• An enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella fees
• Free online CPD including SEND and behaviour modules
• A consultant who supports you throughout your placement
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities across Gateshead secondary schools

About Us

Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, giving educators access to high-quality training, sector expertise and a supportive network. We work with Gateshead schools to place TAs who bring patience, enthusiasm and structure to KS3 classrooms. Our approach is friendly, honest and people-focused.

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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