Experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a background in secondary education and a passion for supporting young people? We are working with a welcoming and well-supported secondary school in Gateshead seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in the classroom, understands the secondary curriculum, and is committed to making a meaningful impact on students’ progress and wellbeing. The Role Full-time position supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 Working closely with teachers to deliver targeted classroom support Supporting students with varying needs, including SEND and behavioural support Building positive relationships to promote engagement and learning We Are Looking For: Previous experience working in a secondary school setting (essential) A confident, proactive individual who can manage classroom situations effectively Strong communication and behaviour management skills A genuine commitment to supporting students’ academic and personal development Someone seeking consistent, full-time work Requirements: Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) Relevant experience working with young people in an educational setting Right to work in the UK Why Join Us? Competitive weekly PAYE pay Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement Ongoing CPD including SEND, behaviour management, and safeguarding Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement Opportunity to work in supportive, well established secondary schools This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Teaching Assistant who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a real difference in a secondary school environment. Apply now to secure your next full-time role in education. 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.