Flexible Teaching Assistant for Primary Schools | Peterlee

Ripple Education; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Flexible and long-term opportunities

Access to training and professional de

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Peterlee and surrounding areas, offering flexible supply work or longer-term roles. The agency emphasizes safeguarding, weekly pay, holiday pay, and tailored placements to fit experience and availability.

Applicants should have a TA qualification or equivalent, with experience in primary settings and a proactive approach to supporting children's learning and wellbeing. DBS checks and safety procedures are required.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
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• Experience with children in a primary school or education setting.
• Positive, proactive approach to supporting children.
• Good safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• 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.
• Help pupils with additional or SEND 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 in primary/ed

Safeguarding understanding

Relationship-building

Proactive attitude

Flexibility across school environments

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Ripple Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Peterlee and surrounding areas, offering flexible supply work or longer-term roles. The agency emphasizes safeguarding, weekly pay, holiday pay, and tailored placements to fit experience and availability.

Applicants should have a TA qualification or equivalent, with experience in primary settings and a proactive approach to supporting children's learning and wellbeing. DBS checks and safety procedures are required.