Level 2 Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational support organization is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant in South Shields. This full-time, long-term position involves helping students with diverse additional needs in a supportive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification and a gentle, patient approach to work with children. The role includes assisting in small groups and promoting positive behavior. This position offers weekly pay and access to training opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD Academy

Supportive consultant

Qualifications

• Level 2 childcare or TA qualification is required.
• Gentle and patient approach is essential.
• Experience with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a mix of learning and communication needs.
• Help with small group work and one-to-one activities.
• Encourage positive behavior and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Gentle and patient approach

Building trust with children

Experience in SEND

Education

Level 2 childcare or TA qualification

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant – South Shields

Location: South Shields
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Pay: £89 to £110 per day (PAYE)

Love being the steady, friendly face who helps learners find their stride? We’re looking for a brilliant Level 2 TA to join a specialist setting in South Shields that supports children with a wide range of additional needs. Think calm classrooms, thoughtful routines, and a team who genuinely look out for each other.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with a mix of learning and communication needs
• Helping with small group work and one-to-one activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to keep pupils thriving

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 childcare or TA qualification
• A gentle, patient approach
• Someone who’s great at building trust with children who need consistency
• Experience in SEND is ideal, though not essential if you’ve got the right warmth and resilience

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• A consultant who’ll cheer you on and find roles that feel right
• Opportunities across SEND, mainstream, and alternative settings

Ready to make a real difference in someone’s day? Apply now and we’ll talk you through the next steps.

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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