Primary Teaching Assistant - All Key Stages

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary education agency is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant in Newcastle to support learning across KS1 to KS3. The ideal candidate will possess strong behaviour management skills and a passion for education. Daily tasks will involve working closely with pupils in various settings, helping them achieve their learning goals. This role offers competitive pay, FREE training opportunities, and personalized support from dedicated consultants. If you are adaptable and committed to student success, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to CPD Academy

Personalized support from consultants

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant across multiple key stages required.
• Strong behaviour management skills needed.
• Flexibility and a proactive attitude are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers across KS1, KS2, and KS3 to deliver lessons.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils.
• Maintain a positive, productive classroom environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Building rapport

Proactive attitude

Passion for education

Job description

Love the buzz of the classroom and the feeling of making a difference?

A primary school in Benwell Grange, Newcastle is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who’s ready to bring calm, confidence, and consistency across all key stages.

You’ll join a warm and welcoming school community that values teamwork, clear routines, and strong relationships. Every day will bring something new, from supporting learning in KS1 phonics to helping older pupils tackle tricky maths problems with confidence.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting teachers across KS1, KS2, and KS3 to deliver engaging lessons
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils reach their goals
• Using excellent behaviour management to maintain a positive, productive classroom
• Helping children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn
• Collaborating with teaching staff to adapt activities and celebrate progress

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant across multiple key stages
• Strong behaviour management and the ability to build rapport quickly
• A proactive, flexible attitude and genuine passion for education
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (desirable)

If you’re Thrive trained, brilliant! If not, don’t worry, Protocol Education offersFREE Thrive training to help you strengthen your skills in supporting emotional wellbeing and pupil engagement.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella faff)
• FREE access to our onlineCPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
• Roles in mainstream and SEND settings across Newcastle
• Referral rewards when you recommend friends

This primary school is a place where children thrive, and so do staff. If you’re an adaptable TA with strong behaviour management and a big heart for helping every pupil succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now

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.
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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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