Qualified Teaching Assistant - Early Years & Primary

Location: South Shields
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: SEN
Reference: gkjhud
Salary: £89 - 110 per day
Job Published: about 11 hours ago

Qualified Teaching Assistant – Early Years & Primary

Location: South Shields
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Looking for a TA role where the little wins really matter?

This welcoming specialist setting is looking for a Qualified Teaching Assistant to support pupils in Early Years and Primary. You’ll be part of a close-knit team who genuinely look out for one another and believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported and successful.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting learning through structured play, phonics and early numeracy

  • Working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who need a little extra help

  • Adapting activities to suit individual learning styles and needs

  • Helping children build confidence, independence and positive routines

  • Working closely with teachers and therapists to support EHCP targets

What we’re looking for

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

  • Experience supporting children with additional needs

  • A calm, patient approach and a big dose of empathy

  • Someone who enjoys being hands-on and part of a team

Why this role works

  • Supportive leadership and excellent teamwork

  • Clear routines and strong behaviour support

  • A role where your qualification and experience are truly valued

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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