Reception Classroom Assistant - Flexible Around University

Are you studying and looking for a job that works around your schedule while helping you build real-world experience?

This Gateshead primary school is looking for a Reception Teaching Assistant to support within a structured and welcoming Early Years classroom. No prior experience is required - the school will provide training and clear guidance.

You can work part-time, full-time, or select specific days depending on your availability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Reception pupils during lessons
• Assisting with phonics and early reading sessions
• Helping children settle into daily routines
• Providing small group support
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Supporting indoor and outdoor learning

What You'll Receive

• Flexible weekly scheduling
• Weekly pay
• Full classroom support and mentoring
• Safeguarding training
• Clear behaviour systems
• Opportunity to develop transferable skills

Ideal Candidate

• Studying and seeking flexible income
• Interested in education or childcare
• Positive, reliable, and patient
• Willing to learn and take guidance

Benefits

• No previous experience required
• Work around lectures and assignments
• Build confidence working with children
• Gain practical school-based experience
• Potential pathway into long-term school work

Apply today to join a supportive Gateshead Early Years team.

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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