Teaching Assistant - Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational services provider in Gateshead is seeking Level 2 and Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils within specialist education settings. The role emphasizes providing learning support, assisting with behavior management, and fostering emotional wellbeing. Applicants should possess the required qualifications and experience in supporting pupils with additional needs. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in education and comes with professional support opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group learning support.
• Deliver targeted interventions under teacher guidance.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualification Level 2 or 3

Experience supporting pupils with additional needs

Confident, calm and adaptable approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Job description

We are seeking Level 2 and Level 3 Qualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils within specialist education settings in Gateshead. The role focuses on supporting learning, behaviour and emotional development.

You will play an important role in helping pupils access education and develop positive learning routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group learning support.
• Deliver targeted interventions under teacher guidance.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies.
• Support pupils’ emotional wellbeing.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

Skills & Experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Confident, calm and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Why Join?

This role offers stability, professional support and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

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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