Are you studying and looking for flexible, paid work that fits around your timetable?

This welcoming Gateshead primary school is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Teaching Assistant to support within Nursery or Reception. No previous school experience is required — full guidance and training will be provided.

This role is designed to fit around university lectures, coursework, or other commitments. You choose the days you’re available, gain valuable classroom experience, and earn weekly pay.

The Role

• Support children within Nursery or Reception

• Assist with phonics, early reading, and structured play

• Help maintain positive classroom routines

• Provide small group or 1:1 support

• Prepare simple learning resources

• Build confidence working alongside experienced teachers

What’s Already in Place

• Supportive EYFS Lead and teaching team

• Clear daily routines and behaviour systems

• On-the-job training provided

• Flexible scheduling to suit your availability

• Weekly pay

• Opportunity for long-term progression

Who This Is Perfect For

• Students looking for flexible work

• Individuals considering a future in teaching

• Those wanting school experience

• Anyone passionate about working with young children

Why Apply?

• No experience required

• Flexible hours around study

• Paid classroom experience

• Build confidence in a supportive environment

• Potential pathway into teacher training

Start gaining valuable Early Years experience in a Gateshead primary school.

Apply now.

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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