Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Hetton-le-Hole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible work to fit around yourCommit

Free CPD and professional development

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support children across Durham and surrounding areas in Primary, Secondary, and SEND settings. This role offers a chance to contribute to pupils’ development in a variety of schools, including mainstream and SEND bases.

Transferable skills from care, youth work, or mentoring are welcome. You'll work with dedicated teams, deliver engaging activities, and help pupils overcome challenges, building confidence and a love of

Qualifications

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who require additional guidance and encouragement.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Help children with SEND access learning successfully.
• Encourage positive behaviour and classroom participation.
• Deliver intervention sessions tailored to individual needs.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development.

Job description

Looking for a role where what you do truly matters?

Every child deserves encouragement, support, and someone who believes in their potential. As a Teaching Assistant with Protocol Education, you'll have the opportunity to be that person.

We are working with welcoming Primary, Secondary and SEND schools across Durham and the surrounding areas who are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to help pupils thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or bringing transferable skills from care, coaching, youth work, mentoring or support work, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why You'll Love This Role

Working as a Teaching Assistant is incredibly rewarding. You'll play a key role in helping pupils overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve success in school.

You'll gain experience across a variety of settings, including:

Mainstream Primary Schools
Mainstream Secondary Schools
SEND Schools and Resource Bases
SEMH and Alternative Provisions
One-to-One Support Roles
Small Group Interventions

This variety allows you to broaden your experience, develop new skills, and discover the type of educational setting where you feel most fulfilled.

What Your Day Could Look Like

No two days are the same, but your impact will always be significant.

You may find yourself:

• Supporting pupils who require additional guidance and encouragement
• Working alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning activities
• Helping children with SEND access learning successfully
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom participation
• Delivering intervention sessions tailored to individual needs
• Supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Celebrating achievements and helping children build self-confidence
• Creating positive relationships that help pupils feel safe and supported

The support you provide can have a lasting effect on a child's educational journey.

Who We're Looking For

You'll be someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play a meaningful role in their development.

You might have experience in:

• Teaching Assistant positions
• Childcare or Nursery settings
• Care and Support Work
• Sports Coaching
• Youth Work
• Mentoring
• Tutoring
• Residential Support
• Voluntary roles involving children and young people

Most importantly, you'll be:

Caring and approachable
Reliable and professional
Patient and understanding
Adaptable and resilient
Passionate about helping children succeed

Why Join Protocol Education?

When you register with Protocol Education, you'll have a dedicated team supporting you every step of the way.

You can expect:

Competitive pay rates
Flexible work to fit around your commitments
Access to opportunities across a wide range of schools
Free CPD and professional development training
Ongoing support from your own specialist consultant
Long-term, short-term and permanent vacancies
Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career

We're committed to helping you find roles where you can make an impact while enjoying a positive and rewarding experience.

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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