Teaching Assistant | Primary School

We're looking for a caring, adaptable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Blyth
, supporting children right across the school, from curious little learners in EYFS to confident Year 6 pupils.

No two days will be the same. One morning you might be helping children master phonics, the next you'll be supporting maths, encouraging reading, or providing extra help to pupils who need a little boost. If you enjoy variety and love seeing children grow in confidence, you'll feel right at home here.

Location: Blyth, Northumberland
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

• Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Working with individuals and small groups to help children reach their full potential
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Helping to create a safe, engaging and inclusive classroom environment
• Supporting children with a range of learning needs, including SEND where required

• Has experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• Is confident supporting pupils across different age groups
• Brings energy, patience and a positive attitude every day
• Can work well as part of a team and use their own initiative
• Has excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children succeed

You’ll be joining a welcoming school where teamwork matters, every child is valued, and no two days are ever quite the same. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference across the whole school while developing your own skills and experience.

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from your dedicated consultant
  
  Opportunities in mainstream, SEND and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for recommending friends

If you're ready to become an important part of a fantastic school community in Blyth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply 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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