KS1 Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)

Vision for Education - Newcastle; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education supply agency in North East England is seeking a full-time KS1 Teaching Assistant to provide support in Year 1 and Year 2. The ideal candidate will have experience with primary school children and those with SEND. This role offers excellent daily rates, guaranteed pay, and professional development opportunities. Join a vibrant school community committed to meaningful learning for all students.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary school aged children.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of support to pupils including interventions and classroom support.

Skills

Experience with primary school aged children

Experience with pupils with SEND

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

KS1 Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)

Gateshead, NE16

£440 £460 per week (salary depends on experience and/or qualifications)

November 2025 July 2026

The School and Role

This primary school in Gateshead (NE16 area) is currently seeking to appoint an experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant to work on a full-time basis. The KS1 Teaching Assistant appointed for the role will be working across both Year 1 and Year 2 at school, to provide a range of support to pupils (interventions, 1:1 SEND support, general classroom). This vibrant primary school creates a welcoming atmosphere, and strives to give each child meaningful learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Experience of working with primary school aged children
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a KS1 Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.