Teaching Assistant

Location: North Shields
Job Type: Contract
Reference: TA091225
Salary: PAYE: competitive, based on experience
Job Published: 09 December 2025

Teaching Assistant (Secondary)

Location: North Shields
Start date: ASAP
Pay: £90 to £110 per day (PAYE only)
Contract: Full-time, part-time or flexible supply

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys helping young people feel confident, supported and ready to learn. You’ll join a secondary school that serves a diverse local community and has a strong focus on inclusion, respect and ambition.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting pupils in lessons across a range of subjects in Years 7 to 11.

  • Helping students who benefit from extra guidance, structure and reassurance.

  • Working with small groups or one-to-one to boost literacy, numeracy or general confidence.

  • Following established classroom routines that help create a calm, purposeful learning environment.

  • Supporting pupils with behaviour expectations and helping them stay engaged.

What the school environment is like

  • A welcoming community school with a clear focus on improvement, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.

  • Students who respond well to consistency, warmth and clear boundaries.

  • Staff who value teamwork and appreciate the support of TAs and supply staff.

What you’ll need

  • Experience supporting children or young people in any setting.

  • A calm, friendly approach and confidence working with mixed-ability groups.

  • Flexibility, reliability and good communication skills.

Why work with Protocol Education

  • Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella fees.

  • Access to free online training including safeguarding, behaviour, SEND and classroom techniques.

  • A dedicated local consultant who understands the school’s needs.

  • Consistent work in supportive, structured environments.

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