Flexible Primary School Teaching Assistant

Ripple Education; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Flexible opportunities

Access to training

Supportive team

Placements matched to skills

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to support children in Peterlee primary schools. Depending on the placement, you may work with individuals, small groups or in the classroom, helping learning and development while following safeguarding procedures.

We offer flexible supply work or longer-term roles with weekly pay, holiday pay and access to training. Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and professional

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant equivalent.
• Experience working with children in a primary school or education setting.
• A positive, proactive approach to supporting children.
• A good understanding of safeguarding.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• The flexibility to work across different school environments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in small groups or within the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers to support learning and development.
• Support pupils with SEND or additional needs.
• Support children’s emotional, social and physical needs.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Experience with children

Positive, proactive approach

Safeguarding understanding

Relationship building

Flexibility across environments

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Ripple Education is seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to support children in Peterlee primary schools. Depending on the placement, you may work with individuals, small groups or in the classroom, helping learning and development while following safeguarding procedures.

We offer flexible supply work or longer-term roles with weekly pay, holiday pay and access to training. Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and professional