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Prospero Teaching; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants in Middlesbrough to support students in KS3–KS5. You'll work 8:30am–3:30pm, 5 days a week, with potential to become permanent. Prior school/education experience is desirable and a relevant qualification is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities include 1:1 support, small group work, and helping maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment while monitoring progress and feeding back to teachers.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, positive and proactive approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11–19 across KS3–KS5 depending on preference.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide tailored 1:1 academic and pastoral support.
• Support small groups of 3–5 pupils.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence in the classroom.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Patient and proactive

Education

Teaching Assistant/Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Middlesbrough

Are you looking for a new Teaching Assistant opportunity? If so, we want to hear from you! We are recruiting on behalf of secondary schools across Middlesbrough seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students in KS3, KS4 and KS5 settings. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's education, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

About the role

• Supporting students aged 11-19 across all year groups, depending on your preference and experience.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Providing tailored academic and pastoral support on a 1:1 basis.
• Supporting small groups of students, typically between 3-5 pupils.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Encouraging student engagement, confidence and independence in the classroom.

Pay, Hours and Contract

• Pay: £15 - £17 per hour
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Full-time, temporary position with the potential to become permanent
• Start Date: September 2026
• Location: Middlesbrough

Experience, Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience working in a school, education, childcare, youth work or support-based setting is desirable.
• Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching & Learning, childcare or related qualification (preferred but not essential).
• Confident supporting students on a 1:1 basis and within small group settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, positive and proactive approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to process a new application.
• Professional child-related or care-related references covering the last two years.