Primary Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE Thrive training and ongoing CPD

Support from a knowledgeable consultant

Roles that value personal growth

Job summary

A leading education provider in Gateshead is seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves providing tailored support, fostering positive relationships, and collaborating with educational teams. Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility and resilience, with a commitment to making a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH, trauma-informed needs, or behaviour support.
• Strong boundaries and warm communication.
• Proactive mindset ready to adapt when plans change.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assisting in creating safe learning environments.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Resilient attitude

Strong communication

Job description

Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant – Supporting with Heart and Purpose
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £89–£108 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025

Some pupils need more than just a helping hand-they need someone who sees the bigger picture.

We’re working with a specialist primary setting in Gateshead that supports pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH). Many of the children here have faced disrupted starts in education, and the school’s mission is to help them rebuild trust, routine, and a love for learning.

Staff here don’t just follow plans- they build relationships. Every day is different, and every breakthrough counts. The team is united by a calm, consistent approach and a deep belief that all children deserve a safe place to thrive.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

• Assisting in creating routines and learning environments that feel safe and predictable

• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and family teams to deliver joined-up support

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with children with SEMH, trauma-informed needs, or behaviour support

• Strong boundaries, warm communication, and a resilient attitude

• Flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive mindset—ready to adapt when plans change

Thrive training or Team Teach is a bonus. If you don’t have it yet, we’ll get you there—with free access to CPD that makes a real difference in specialist settings like this one.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay

• FREE Thrive training and ongoing CPD

• A consultant who understands SEND and SEMH settings

• Roles that value your work-and help you grow

If you want to be part of a team that sees the child behind the behaviour and makes each school day a fresh start, this could be the perfect fit.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

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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