Teaching Assistant

A large, well-regarded secondary school in Newcastle is looking for a confident and motivated Teaching Assistant to join the team. Set within a diverse and vibrant community, this school has built a strong reputation for inclusion, academic progress, and supporting every student to thrive. It’s the kind of place where staff pull together, expectations are clear, and support is always there when you need it. If you enjoy working with young people and want to make a real difference day to day, this is a brilliant place to get stuck in. Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne £90 – £110 per day (PAYE) Full-Time | Immediate Start The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils across KS3 and KS4 in a range of subjects Provide 1:1 and small group support, including students with SEND such as ASD, ADHD and SEMH Help students stay focused, engaged, and confident in lessons Work closely with teachers to adapt resources and classroom tasks Build positive relationships that support both learning and wellbeing Contribute to a calm, supportive classroom environment You’ll gain hands-on experience across subjects and year groups, making this a great stepping stone into teaching or wider education roles. What This School Is Like Staff working here benefit from: A strong focus on inclusion and student wellbeing Clear behaviour systems that support learning Supportive, visible senior leadership A diverse and welcoming school community Opportunities to learn from experienced staff and grow your skills It’s a school where teamwork matters and where support staff are genuinely valued. Who This Role Suits This role is ideal for: Graduates considering teacher training or a PGCE Individuals interested in SEND, pastoral support, or youth work Confident communicators who enjoy working with young people Reliable, proactive individuals who are ready to get involved No school experience? No problem. If you’ve got the right attitude and a calm, positive approach, you’ll fit right in. Pay & Benefits £90 – £110 per day (PAYE only) Weekly pay Immediate start FREE access to our CPD Academy, including SEND and behaviour training Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant If you’re looking for a role where you can build experience, feel supported, and make a genuine impact in a Newcastle secondary school, this could be the one for you. Apply today or drop us a message to chat through the role, we’ll keep it simple and get things moving. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.