At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils in their learning journey and help them achieve their goals.
- Company: Join Protocol Education, a supportive team in primary education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with potential for long-term and permanent positions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience in a school setting.
Level 3 Learning Support Assistant – Ferryhill, Durham
Give pupils the support they need to feel confident and achieve their goals.
Protocol Education is seeking Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join supportive primary schools across Ferryhill, Durham , starting this September.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with pupils and wants to play an active role in their academic and personal development. You'll support classroom learning, provide targeted assistance and help pupils overcome barriers to progress.
Role Details
- Full-time
- September 2026 start
- Monday-Friday
- 8:30am-3:30pm or 8:30am-4:00pm
- Term-time only
- Long-term opportunity with permanent potential
Your Day-to-Day Role
- Supporting lessons across the primary curriculum
- Working with individuals and small groups
- Delivering structured interventions
- Supporting pupils with SEND
- Helping prepare classroom resources
- Encouraging participation and positive behaviour
- Supporting pupils to become more independent
The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
- Has experience working within a school environment
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is approachable, caring and patient
- Works well alongside teachers and other school staff
- Is committed to helping children achieve their potential
What Protocol Education Offers
- Competitive daily rates
- Weekly PAYE pay
- FREE CPD and training
- Dedicated education consultant
- Long-term and permanent roles
- Career progression opportunities
Interested in supporting pupils in a Ferryhill school this September? Get in touch today.
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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Level 3 Learning Support Assistant in Ferryhill employer: Protocol Education
Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
