Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Secondary Support
Reference: TAAP
Salary: PAYE: competitive, based on experience
Job Published: about 22 hours ago

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (Secondary)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time (Long-Term)
Pay: £105–£125 per day (PAYE)

The classroom looks different here—but so does the impact.
We’re looking for a resilient, compassionate Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision setting in Newcastle supporting students who haven’t thrived in mainstream school.

This is not your average TA role. You’ll be working with young people who’ve faced real challenges—helping them re-engage with learning, manage emotions, and believe in themselves again.

Your role:

  • Supporting students with SEMH (social, emotional, and mental health) needs

  • Building strong, trusting relationships with young people

  • Managing behaviour calmly and confidently, using positive reinforcement

  • Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to adapt learning

What the setting offers:
✅ Small group and 1:1 support focus
✅ Team that values empathy, consistency, and boundaries
✅ Trauma-informed approach with ongoing CPD
✅ A chance to genuinely change lives

What you’ll bring:

  • Experience with young people facing SEMH challenges or behavioural needs

  • A calm, firm, and compassionate approach

  • Team Teach or de-escalation training (ideal but not essential)

  • A sense of humour and a real belief in second chances

Why work with Protocol Education?

  • Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella surprises

  • FREE access to our CPD Academy (including SEMH & behaviour support)

  • A specialist consultant who knows the AP landscape

  • Long-term opportunities with schools that really value their support staff

  • Fast-track registration and personal support every step of the way

Think this sounds like you?
Apply now or drop us a message—let’s help you find a role where you’re not just a TA, you’re a game-changer.

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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