Year 4 Teaching Assistant (Experienced) - Wallsend

Protocol Education; North Shields; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Wallsend is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 class in Key Stage 2. You will work closely with the class teacher to provide high-quality learning support, behaviour management, and targeted interventions.

The successful candidate will have prior primary school TA experience, a solid understanding of KS2, and a calm, proactive approach. A DBS check is expected; training and safeguarding support are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum.
• Calm, consistent behaviour management approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in class with Maths, Reading and Writing tasks.
• Lead small group intervention sessions.
• Provide tailored 1:1 support where required.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND where appropriate.
• Assist with classroom preparation, resources and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Skills

KS2 TA experience

Proactive and confident

Behaviour management

Education

Primary TA qualification

Job description

A welcoming and supportive primary school in Wallsend is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team supporting a Year 4 class. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable TA who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in Key Stage 2.

The Role

As a Year 4 Teaching Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting learning, behaviour, and engagement across the classroom. You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver high-quality support for pupils of mixed ability, including targeted interventions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils in class with Maths, Reading and Writing tasks
• Leading small group intervention sessions
• Providing tailored 1:1 support where required
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging independence
• Supporting pupils with additional needs, including SEND where appropriate
• Assisting with classroom preparation, resources, and maintaining a positive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is experienced, proactive, and confident working in KS2, particularly Year 4.

You must have:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school
• Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum
• Confidence supporting learning in Year 4
• A calm, consistent approach to behaviour management
• The ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• A professional, reliable and committed attitude

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive school environment
• A rewarding role making a real difference to pupils in KS2
• Potential for a long-term placement for the right candidate

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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