Teaching Assistants (TAs)

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (TAs) in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers a competitive daily rate of £90 to £115 and immediate start opportunities. As a TA, you'll support students across KS3 and KS4, ensuring a calm and nurturing classroom environment. Applicants should have experience with young people and possess adaptability and a positive demeanor. Join us to make a difference every day in a supportive educational setting.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free online CPD (including SEND courses)

Dedicated consultant support

Local opportunities available

Qualifications

• Experience in schools or youth settings is essential.
• Ability to be a steady and supportive presence.
• Adaptability and a positive attitude are key.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across KS3 and KS4, including small groups.
• Help teachers to keep lessons running smoothly.
• Build trust and structure with students.
• Bring patience, empathy, and humour to daily activities.

Skills

Experience with young people

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Teaching Assistants (TAs)

£90 to £115 per day
Immediate Start – Long and Short Term Roles

Looking for a role where you’re genuinely part of the team, not just an extra pair of hands?

We’re working with a friendly, well‑run secondary school that needs brilliant Teaching Assistants who can bring calm, care, and a can‑do attitude to their classrooms. You’ll be the person who spots the quiet kids who need a nudge, the ones who need help finding their confidence, and the ones who just need someone in their corner.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils across KS3 and KS4, including small groups

• Helping teachers keep lessons running smoothly

• Building trust and structure with students who thrive with routine

• Bringing patience, empathy, and a sense of humour to your day

What they’re looking for:

• Experience with young people, either in schools or youth settings

• A steady, supportive presence

• Someone who can adapt, muck in, and stay positive

Why join Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella faff

• Free online CPD (including SEND courses and behaviour support)

• A dedicated consultant who actually listens

• Local opportunities that match your style

Ready to make a real difference every day? Apply now and we’ll get you started.

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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