Primary Teaching Assistant - September Opportunity in Gateshead

Our welcoming Gateshead primary school is looking to recruit a dedicated

Teaching Assistant to join our experienced team this September.

At our school, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed.

We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community values and supportive learning environment.

Working alongside experienced teachers, you'll play a key role in helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally throughout their primary education.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career in education.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will

• Support high-quality teaching and learning throughout the school day.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging classroom activities.
• Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups.
• Encourage children's confidence, independence and resilience.
• Help prepare learning materials and maintain an organised classroom.
• Support children with varying abilities to ensure they achieve their full potential.
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, welcoming learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• The Ideal Candidate

You will

• Have experience working with children within a school, nursery or childcare setting.
• Have a genuine passion for primary education.
• Be proactive, patient and enthusiastic.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding children and promoting their wellbeing.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• What Protocol Education Can Offer
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Access to free professional development and CPD courses.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Flexible, long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Local placements within excellent primary schools.
• £50 Refer-a-Friend scheme.
• Continuous support throughout your placement and beyond.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can help shape children's futures while developing your own career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Df E 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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