Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-rooted secondary school in Ashington seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students across subjects. This role requires patience and positivity, with responsibilities including building students' confidence and collaborating with teachers. Ideal candidates will possess the appropriate qualifications. The position offers a pay rate of £90 to £110 per day, inclusive of holiday pay. Training and DBS checks will be provided, with the option for a temporary role to become permanent.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Full assistance provided

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with mixed subjects.
• Ability to help build students' confidence and independence.
• Familiarity with supporting behavior and learning habits.

Responsibilities

• Support students across various subjects.
• Help pupils build confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENDCo.

Skills

Patience

Positivity

Sense of humour

Supportive communication

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Make Each Day Count

£90 to £110 per day

If you’re the kind of person who spots the quiet student who needs a bit of encouragement, or you’re naturally the calm one when a room feels busy, this role will suit you perfectly. This is a friendly, community-rooted secondary school that prides itself on being warm, supportive, and genuinely child-centred. They’re on the lookout for a Teaching Assistant who brings patience, positivity, and a sense of humour to each day, because the students respond brilliantly to people who show up with kindness.

No two days look identical here. One lesson might be spent supporting a small group working through a tricky text, the next could be helping a pupil who needs reassurance before a science practical. Sometimes you’ll be the person offering quiet encouragement, other times you’ll jump in to help keep the class on track. You become part of the rhythm of the school, someone the staff rely on and the students recognise.

The SEND department is brilliant. They’re experienced, welcoming, and always around for a quick chat or a second opinion. You’ll never be left guessing what you’re supposed to do because communication is a real strong point here. Teachers value their support staff deeply, and you’ll feel that from day one.

Your role includes:

• Supporting students across a mix of subjects
• Helping pupils build confidence and independence
• Supporting behaviour, routines, and positive learning habits
• Collaborating with teachers and the SENDCo
• Bringing a warm presence to the classroom

If you love being the person who helps things “click” for a student who thought they couldn’t do it, you’ll be right at home. This role invites you to be part of a school that truly appreciates the impact a great Teaching Assistant can make.

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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