Teaching Assistant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Position: Teaching Assistant (Full-Time/Part-Time)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: Immediate/As soon as possible

About Us:
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team at in Newcastle. We pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing learning environment, encouraging student growth, and supporting the professional development of our staff.

Role Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of students across different age groups and abilities. You will assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons, supporting individual students, and ensuring a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or group support to students as required.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.
• Support students with their academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Help monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Promote a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Participate in extracurricular activities and school events as needed.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience or qualifications in education or child care.
• A passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to different classroom settings.
• A positive attitude and commitment to the school’s values.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) experience.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent qualification.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in students' lives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV in. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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