Graduate - Teaching Assistant

Overview

If you’ve finished uni and are thinking about a career in education, becoming a Teaching Assistant could be the perfect first step. We work closely with a wide mix of primary schools across Newcastle and Gateshead, and many of them are looking for enthusiastic graduates to support pupils in the classroom.

These are real, hands-on Teaching Assistant roles where you’ll experience day-to-day school life and get a clear sense of whether teaching or education support is the right path for you.

Your typical working hours are 8:30 – 15:30, including a 30-minute break. No two days are the same, but a typical day could involve:

• Supporting pupils in class, either in small groups or one to one
• Helping children stay focused, confident, and engaged with their learning
• Supervising pupils during lunchtime
• Working alongside teachers and experienced support staff
• Providing extra support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Getting involved in lessons, activities, and the general life of the school
• Being that extra pair of hands that really makes a difference

If you don’t have any school experience yet, that’s absolutely fine. As a Teaching Assistant, you will receive:

• Access to CPD and training to build your confidence and skills
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant to help you progress

All we’re really looking for is a positive attitude, reliability, and an interest in working with children.

• Test the waters before committing to teacher training
• Gain experience across different primary school settings
• Enter the world of education without prior experience
• Receive training and development from day one

If you’re curious about education, enjoy working with people, and want a role that feels worthwhile, this is the perfect place to start.

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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