Teaching Assistant | Primary School | Blyth

Protocol Education Limited; Blyth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant

Opportunities in mainstream/SEND

Registration support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a friendly Blyth primary school, supporting children from EYFS to Year 6. You’ll assist with phonics, maths, reading and targeted interventions across the school, in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Join a team where every pupil matters and collaborative planning with teachers and families is encouraged. This role is full-time, term-time only, with opportunities to develop your skills and make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Confident supporting pupils across different age groups.
• Demonstrates energy, patience and a positive attitude daily.
• Excellent communication skills and genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Work with individuals and small groups to help children reach their full potential.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support children with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required.

Skills

Experience with children

Confident across age groups

Energy and patience

Excellent communication

Passion for helping children

Job description

We're looking for a caring, adaptable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Blyth, supporting children right across the school, from curious little learners in EYFS to confident Year 6 pupils.

No two days will be the same. One morning you might be helping children master phonics, the next you'll be supporting maths, encouraging reading, or providing extra help to pupils who need a little boost. If you enjoy variety and love seeing children grow in confidence, you'll feel right at home here.

Location: Blyth, Northumberland

Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only

What you'll be doing

• Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Working with individuals and small groups to help children reach their full potential
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Helping to create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Supporting children with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• Is confident supporting pupils across different age groups
• Brings energy, patience and a positive attitude every day
• Can work well as part of a team and use their own initiative
• Has excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children succeed

Why you'll love this role

You'll be joining a welcoming school where teamwork matters, every child is valued, and no two days are ever quite the same. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference across the whole school while developing your own skills and experience.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for recommending friends

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

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. Full assistance provided.