Are you someone who notices the quieter pupils, steps in before problems escalate, and keeps the classroom running smoothly?
This welcoming school in South Shields is looking for a Classroom Support Teaching Assistant who enjoys being part of a team and making a difference in the small, everyday moments that matter most.
The school has a strong sense of community and believes that pupils thrive when adults are approachable, consistent, and genuinely care. You’ll support learning across the classroom while helping to create an environment where pupils feel confident to try, make mistakes, and grow.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting pupils during lessons to help them stay focused and involved
Working with small groups to reinforce learning
Providing reassurance and encouragement throughout the school day
Supporting behaviour and positive classroom routines
Working closely with teachers to adapt learning where needed
What we’re looking for:
Experience working with children or young people
A patient, reliable, and supportive approach
Good communication skills and a team-first mindset
Confidence working across a busy classroom environment
A genuine interest in helping pupils succeed
Thrive training is included free of charge if you’re not already trained.
Why join Protocol Education?
Weekly PAYE pay
Free CPD and wellbeing-focused training
Supportive, long-term placements
A consultant who knows your school and checks in properly
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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