Sport Graduates | Teaching Assistant | Primary School | September 2025

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a dedicated Support Worker in Denton, Newcastle, to mentor and motivate students in a primary school environment. You will gain hands-on experience while working alongside a supportive teaching team in an inclusive setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent sports graduates looking to make a difference in education.

Benefits

Daily, long-term and permanent jobs in schools

Support for your career through free CPD and resources

Help and advice from your consultant

Qualifications

• Natural motivator with strong communication skills.
• Positive and patient, ready to make a difference.
• DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Mentor and motivate students, encouraging them to reach their full potential.
• Support the teaching team in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Help create a positive, energetic classroom atmosphere.

Skills

Communication

Motivation

Patience

Education

Recent sports graduate (or similar)

Job description

Sport Graduates | Teaching Assistant | Primary School| Denton, Newcastle

If you’re a sports grad with a passion for inspiring others, this is your chance to make a real impact. We’re looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join a supportive school in Denton, Newcastle.

Support roles in schools are a fantastic way to gain the hands-on classroom experience you need before stepping up to full-time teaching.

This welcoming school offers a fantastic, inclusive environment, with excellent transport links and on-site parking, making your commute a breeze. Join a close-knit team that’s committed to helping every student thrive.

About the Role:

• Mentor and motivate students, encouraging them to reach their full potential
• Support the teaching team in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Help create a positive, energetic classroom atmosphere
• Monday to Friday, core hours: 8:30 – 16:00
• September start

Who you are:

• A recent sports graduate (or similar) looking to gain classroom experience
• A natural motivator with strong communication skills
• Positive, patient, and ready to make a difference
• DBS on the update service (or willingness to get one)

Why Join Protocol Education?

• Daily, long-term and permanent jobs in schools
• The full range of jobs including SEND and tuition
• Great daily rates and the opportunity to get guaranteed work and pay
• Support for your career through free CPD and resources
• Help and advice from your consultant and our Teacher Services community
• The peace of mind of working with a reputable and established company

Ready to take your first step towards a rewarding education career? Hit that apply button and make a real impact today!

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake thorough checks in line with DfE statutory guidance, including an online search for shortlisted candidates. Free safeguarding and Prevent Duty training provided for all workers.

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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