Qualified Teaching Assistant

Overview

We’re working with a welcoming and well-run school in Consett that’s looking for a confident, compassionate TA to support pupils across the school day. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, offering reassurance, and helping pupils feel ready to learn. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that values consistency, kindness, and calm support, especially for pupils who need a little extra encouragement to stay engaged.

• Supporting pupils in lessons to help them stay focused and confident
• Providing 1:1 and small group support where needed
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping create a calm, inclusive learning environment

• A qualified Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or 3 preferred)
• Experience supporting children or young people in school settings
• A patient, nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping pupils succeed

Bonus points if you’re Thrive-trained, but if not, we’ll give you free access to Thrive training to support emotional wellbeing and development.

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Free CPD and Thrive training
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens
• Long-term opportunities in supportive schools

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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