Primary School Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP

senploy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated teaching agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant in Newcastle. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs in a dynamic primary school environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification and have experience working with children in UK schools. This position offers a contract until the end of the academic year in July 2026, with a daily pay between £88-110.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils and staff.
• Hold the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Deliver intervention sessions to small groups of pupils.
• Work closely with Class Teachers to understand pupils' needs.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Proactive and positive nature

Experience with varied SEN

Education

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Overview

Are you a proactive, enthusiastic and qualified Teaching Assistant who is looking to make a long-term, positive difference to the lives of young people? Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across in Newcastle on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

Responsibilities

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
• The role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
• The role will also involve supporting across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School

The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Newcastle. There are opportunities to support the pupils across the School from EYFS-Year 6. The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract

• Pay - Between £88-110 per day
• Hours - 08.30-16.00
• Contract - Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date - ASAP.
• Location - Newcastle

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements

• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

About Prospero

Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover. We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply ASAP as the School are looking to appoint promptly!