Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Ripple Education; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education staffing service in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The role involves providing high-quality care and support to children, fostering participation in school activities, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK and experience in primary education. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive community.

Benefits

Employee mentoring programme

Financial planning services

Flexitime

Pension

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of 2 references
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Experience working in a primary school

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard care for children
• Support participation in school activities
• Contribute to raising achievement standards
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities
• Assist children in personal care
• Evaluate children’s development as directed
• Liaise with parents when directed
• Ensure supervision of children at all times
• Maintain a high-quality environment

Skills

Strong passion for education

Ability to uphold high teaching standards

Skills to foster trusting relationships

Education

Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Level 6 Qualification - Degree

Job description

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Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Ripple Education

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an energetic and devoted teaching assistant specialising in primary education in the Newcastle area?

Ripple Education exists to place the right person, not just a person, in every school and nursery. We are committed to doing what is best for children, not what is easiest for us. We bring integrity, quality and heart to education recruitment in the North East.

We're currently looking for dedicated Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants in Newcastle and nearby regions to join our team of educators. If you possess a strong passion for education, the ability to uphold high teaching and learning standards, and the skills to foster trusting relationships, while contributing to an enjoyable and meaningful learning process, we invite you to explore your options with the Ripple Education community.

Ripple Education provides opportunities for skills development, personalised support and training, making you a valued and respected member of our community.

Our Senior Leadership Team is comprised of experienced teachers who are here to support you in your new role every step of the way.

At Ripple Education we work together to make positive contributions to children's achievements and a school’s success.

Explore our ethos further on our website, www.rippleeducation.co.uk

If our ethos aligns with your values, we eagerly await your application.

Person Specification

• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of 2 references
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification - Degree
• Experience working in a primary school

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children
• Support the school staff to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of a school
• Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils.
• To implement the daily routine
• When directed, plan and implement age-appropriate activities, in conjunction with other staff
• Assisting children in personal/intimate care
• Regularly evaluate children’s development and keep records as appropriate, as directed by the teacher
• Liaise with parents/carers of children, only when directed by a school’s class teacher
• Uphold the Ripple Education ethos and all safeguarding requirements, including ensuring that children are supervised at all times.
• To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children at each stage of development

Work Related Circumstances

• Ability to work flexibly
• Participate in training
• A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Staff social events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Flexitime
• Pension
• Holiday Pay

How To Apply

Option 1: Send us your CV for review. Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return.

Option 2: Send us an Application Form directly.

• Follow this link https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education to complete and apply.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview.

Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must fully engage with our rigorous recruitment process before consideration for any placement or assignment.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting our staff to share this commitment.

Join our team and be a part of the community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the children of the North East.