Flexible Primary Teaching Assistant — Impactful Support

Ripple Education; Hexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Flexible long-term opportunities

Training and professional development

Friendly, supportive team

Placements matched to skills

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for Hexham and surrounding areas. Join a local education recruitment agency dedicated to placing candidates in primary schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East.

We offer flexible supply work or longer-term positions, weekly pay, safeguarding compliance, and access to training and development through our supportive team. Roles involve assisting pupils, supporting learning, and helping create a positive, inclusive

Qualifications

• A 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

Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience with children

Proactive attitude

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Flexibility across settings

Job description

Ripple Education is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for Hexham and surrounding areas. Join a local education recruitment agency dedicated to placing candidates in primary schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East.

We offer flexible supply work or longer-term positions, weekly pay, safeguarding compliance, and access to training and development through our supportive team. Roles involve assisting pupils, supporting learning, and helping create a positive, inclusive