Teaching Assistant

Why this role stands out

This isn’t just about stepping into a classroom. It’s about building experience, confidence, and a future in education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students aged 11–16, helping them stay engaged, understand their learning, and feel supported throughout the school day.

And the best part? You choose the type of work that suits your lifestyle.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting students in classroom lessons across a range of subjects
• Working 1:1 or in small groups with pupils who need additional support
• Helping manage behaviour and encourage positive learning habits
• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities
• Building strong relationships with students and school staff

Every day looks a little different, but every day matters.

What you’ll gain

This role is ideal if you’re looking to build experience and open doors in education.

You’ll gain:

• Real classroom experience in secondary school settings
• Transferable skills for careers in teaching, youth work, psychology and education support
• Exposure to a variety of school environments and needs, including SEND
• Confidence working with young people in structured settings
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression

Many of our Teaching Assistants go on to become teachers, behaviour mentors, SEND specialists or progress into further training routes.

Who this role is for

This opportunity is perfect if you are:

• A graduate considering a career in education
• Someone looking for flexible, meaningful work
• An aspiring teacher wanting classroom experience first
• An experienced Teaching Assistant looking for variety and support
• A career changer ready to move into a rewarding sector

You don’t need formal classroom experience for many of these roles. What matters most is:

• A calm, positive approach
• Good communication skills
• A genuine interest in supporting young people
• Reliability and willingness to learn

Support from Protocol Education

When you register with us, you’re not left to figure things out alone.

You’ll receive:

• Dedicated consultant support who matches you to the right schools
• Access to flexible work that fits your availability
• FREE CPD and training through our online academy
• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
• Ongoing guidance to help you progress in education
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions

We make it simple to get into schools, stay supported, and grow your experience at your own pace.

Why choose this pathway?

Whether you want full-time work, flexible supply, or a stepping stone into teaching, this role gives you the chance to:

• Get your foot in the door of education
• Build confidence in real classroom environments
• Explore different schools before committing long-term
• Develop a clear route into future teacher training

It’s experience that actually counts.

Ready to get started?

If you’re ready to take the first step into education and start building experience that opens doors, we’d love to hear from you.

Register with Protocol Education today and explore Teaching Assistant opportunities across Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside.

Let’s find you a role that fits your life now, and builds your future 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.

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