Teaching Assistant
- Newcastle
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £95–£115 per day (paid weekly)
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: September 2025You’re the calm in the classroom storm
Some pupils just need that extra bit of guidance to help them feel settled, confident, and ready to learn. That’s where you come in.We’re looking for a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to work in a large, vibrant secondary school in Newcastle. You’ll be supporting pupils with a range of needs, from helping them access lessons to encouraging positive learning habits.What you’ll be doing:Providing 1:1 and small group supportAdapting learning materials and activities where neededHelping pupils stay focused and engagedWorking closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staffEncouraging independence and celebrating progressWhat we’re looking for:Experience working with young people, ideally in an educational settingPatience, empathy, and a good sense of humourConfidence in building positive relationshipsA team player who’s happy to muck in and support wherever neededWhy join Protocol Education?Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companiesFREE access to our online CPD Academy, including Thrive trainingPersonalised support from a dedicated consultantOpportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settingsLocal bookings and streamlined registrationApply now and help make school a place where every pupil can shine.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.
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