Primary School Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!

TN United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspirational primary school in Sunderland is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support pupils' learning. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives, particularly those with special educational needs. You'll work closely with teachers and other staff to create a supportive environment for students, fostering their growth and development. If you're proactive, resilient, and eager to help shape young minds, this is the perfect chance to join a dedicated team committed to high standards of education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Deliver intervention sessions to boost understanding.
• Collaborate with Class Teachers to meet pupils' needs.

Skills

Positive relationship building

Proactive nature

Understanding of SEN

Teamwork

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification

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Primary School Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!, Sunderland

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Location:

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Yes

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

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 Sunderland 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.

About the Role:

* 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
* 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 £80-100 per day
* Hours –
* Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2025. Temporary Contract.
* Start Date – ASAP.
* Location – Sunderland

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

* A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (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