Impactful Primary Teaching Assistant (Flexible & Long-Term)

Ripple Education; Amble; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible placements

Training and development

Supportive team

Safe recruitment process

Job summary

Ripple Education in Amble is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary settings. You may be placed in different schools or settings, with flexible and long-term opportunities depending on demand.

You will work closely with teachers to support learning, assist with classroom activities, and help pupils with SEND. A safeguarding-minded, proactive approach and the ability to build positive relationships are essential traits for this role.

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

Experience with children

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Flexible across environments

Proactive approach

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Primary school experience

Relevant equivalent

Job description

Ripple Education in Amble is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary settings. You may be placed in different schools or settings, with flexible and long-term opportunities depending on demand.

You will work closely with teachers to support learning, assist with classroom activities, and help pupils with SEND. A safeguarding-minded, proactive approach and the ability to build positive relationships are essential traits for this role.