Primary Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant in South Shields to support pupils with diverse learning needs. The role involves working closely with teachers to provide personalized assistance to students. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in UK schools. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional career development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in schools in the UK.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service.

Responsibilities

• Supporting KS1 and KS2 pupils on a 1:1 basis with SEND and challenging behaviours.
• Develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of pupils.

Skills

Supporting Teaching and Learning

Experience working with children

British Sign Language

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching are working with an inspirational primary school in South Shields who are looking for a passionate and proactive Teaching Assistant to support the learning of a pupils until the end of the year. This is an exciting opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their progress and development inside and outside the classroom.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational primary school in South Shields.
• You will be supporting 1:1 a child in KS1 and KS2.
• The school has an outstanding supportive environment and Leadership Team. With staff cohesion being pivotal, allowing them to work as a Team within classrooms to provide the highest possible standard of support to pupils.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting a KS1 AND 2 pupils on a 1:1 basis with SEND, challenging behaviours and others who require additional support with their studies.
• 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.

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• British Sign Language Qualification
• 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

About the role:

• Location: South Shields
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract: Until Christmas with an option to be extended
• Hours: 8:30-3:30
• Pay: 440- 600 per week

Working for Prospero Teaching you can expect to receive the following:

• A competitive salary depending on experience
• Working with a team of dedicated and friendly consultants who provide a professional and organised structure
• A rewarding teaching environment
• Professional career development

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and full referencing prior to work.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.