Primary Teaching Assistant - All Key Stages

Love the buzz of the classroom and the feeling of making a difference?

A primary school in Benwell Grange, Newcastle is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant who’s ready to bring calm, confidence, and consistency across all key stages.

You’ll join a warm and welcoming school community that values teamwork, clear routines, and strong relationships. Every day will bring something new, from supporting learning in KS1 phonics to helping older pupils tackle tricky maths problems with confidence.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting teachers across KS1, KS2, and KS3 to deliver engaging lessons
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils reach their goals
• Using excellent behaviour management to maintain a positive, productive classroom
• Helping children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn
• Collaborating with teaching staff to adapt activities and celebrate progress

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant across multiple key stages
• Strong behaviour management and the ability to build rapport quickly
• A proactive, flexible attitude and genuine passion for education
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (desirable)

If you’re Thrive trained, brilliant! If not, don’t worry, Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training to help you strengthen your skills in supporting emotional wellbeing and pupil engagement.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella faff)
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated local consultant
• Roles in mainstream and SEND settings across Newcastle
• Referral rewards when you recommend friends

This primary school is a place where children thrive, and so do staff. If you’re an adaptable TA with strong behaviour management and a big heart for helping every pupil succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more!

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.

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