Level 3 Teaching Assistant - September Opportunity

Are you Level 3 qualified and passionate about helping children succeed?

A supportive primary school in Gateshead is looking for a motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to become confident, independent learners. Staff work closely together to provide high-quality support and ensure pupils with different abilities and learning needs can fully participate in school life.

This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Level 3 Teaching and Learning graduate, or someone with a Level 3 Childcare/Education qualification looking to take their next step.

You will:

• Work alongside the class teacher to support high-quality learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Assist with targeted interventions.
• Support pupils across the primary age range.
• Help children overcome barriers to learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils with SEND where appropriate.
• Prepare classroom resources and learning activities.
• Help maintain a calm, organised and engaging classroom.
• Observe pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Build positive relationships with children and colleagues.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 qualification in Education, Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare or a relevant discipline
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• Has experience working with children.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Is patient, enthusiastic and reliable.
• Can build strong relationships with children.
• Works well as part of a wider school team.
• Is committed to helping every pupil reach their potential.

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD and accredited training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Specialist SEND training
• Access to local primary school opportunities
• Long-term and permanent roles
• £50 Refer-a-Friend scheme
• Ongoing support throughout your placement and career

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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