Unqualified Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Unqualified Teaching Assistants in Sunderland. This role offers the opportunity to work with children of various ages and abilities, providing essential support in a classroom environment. Ideal candidates will possess patience, a friendly demeanor, and a genuine desire to make a difference in children's lives. The position is flexible, allowing for both full-time and part-time options, and includes competitive pay and a referral bonus. Join a community dedicated to educational excellence and child welfare.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Weekly pay via PAYE

Social events and networking

£50 referral bonus

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• No qualifications or experience needed, just passion for working with children.
• Must have a calm and reassuring nature.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning alongside the class teacher.
• Manage pupil behavior and ensure a positive environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

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Unqualified Teaching Assistant, Sunderland

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

605ea857d411

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education are recruiting for candidates who are looking to build their experience of working with children/in schools.

We are looking for passionate individuals who are wanting to build a career in working with children. We can offer full or part time and flexible days. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of different schools and with children of different ages and abilitites. You do not need any qualifications or experience but the drive and passion to make a difference to the lives of children. You will mostly be working alongside the class teacher to provide support to the children and in some cases on a 1:1 basis. The needs of the children can vary, and in some cases the children may have complex learning difficulties.

The role of a teaching assistant can be a challenging one so patience, a friendly approach and a good sense of humour are required.

The Role;
• To work alongside the class teacher in supporting children with their learning
• To manage the behaviour of pupils whilst they undertake their work and ensuring a constructive and positive environment is always enforced
• De-escalating situations within the classroom in the correct way ensuring that safeguarding procedures are always adhered to
• Carrying out small group work and working with children with additional needs
• Reporting any safeguarding concerns using the school’s referral procedures and safeguarding policies.

The Candidate;
• Someone who truly cares for the education of children and thrives in a fast paced environment
• A person who has a passion for making a difference to the lives of children
• Someone who has a calm and reassuring nature
• A positive attitude and a flexible and enthusiastic approach to their work

What you can expect from Protocol Education;

• An extremely competitive pay rate
• Weekly pay which is paid through PAYE (No hidden umbrella costs)
• Social events, opportunity to network with other educational staff
• £50 bonus if you refer a friend to Protocol!

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 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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.