Qualified Teaching Assistant | South Shields

Protocol Education Limited; South Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and online training

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are looking for qualified and experienced Teaching Assistants to work across primary, secondary and specialist SEND settings in South Shields.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already has experience supporting children and young people and is looking for a new long-term school placement.

Starting ASAP, full-time term-time roles with pay of £98–£120 per day, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience working in a school or education setting.
• Patient, reliable and positive approach.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Genuine commitment to helping children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils within lessons.
• Working 1:1 and in small groups.
• Supporting learning and interventions.
• Encouraging positive behaviour.
• Helping pupils develop independence.
• Working closely with teachers and wider support staff.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Qualified Teaching Assistant | South Shields

Location: South ShieldsJob Type: Full Time, Term Time OnlyStart Date: As soon as availableHours: Monday–Friday, school hoursPay: £98–£120 per day, depending on experience

Qualified Teaching Assistant – South Shields

Protocol Education are looking for qualified and experienced Teaching Assistants to work across primary, secondary and specialist SEND settings in South Shields.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already has experience supporting children and young people and is looking for a new long-term school placement.

The Role

You could be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

• SEND and learning difficulties
• Autism
• SEMH and behavioural needs
• Communication difficulties
• Complex needs
• 1:1 and small-group support

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils within lessons
• Working 1:1 and in small groups
• Supporting learning and interventions
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Helping pupils develop independence
• Working closely with teachers and wider support staff
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

We're Looking For

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience working in a school or education setting
• A patient, reliable and positive approach
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs
• A genuine commitment to helping children succeed

What Protocol Education Offers

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Ongoing support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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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