Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Gateshead, England Jun 16, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Teaching Assistant focuses on helping children build confidence, resilience, and independence.

What the role involves

  • Helping children build confidence, resilience, and independence.
  • Working closely with teachers to drive progress across school.
  • Strong support from leadership and staff teams.

Skills and requirements

  • HLTA qualification (essential).
  • Experience working in a primary school environment.
  • A calm, confident and positive approach to behaviour management.
  • A passion for inclusive education and pupil wellbeing.

Confirmed role details

  • Full-time permanent position from September.
  • All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
  • In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Candidate fit

  • Patience, clear communication, classroom awareness, and confidence supporting learners.

Additional role context

  • This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HLTA to take a key role in supporting teaching, learning, and pupil progress across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2.
  • Leading whole-class learning with confidence and energy.
  • Supporting pupils with SEND and additional needs to succeed.
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