Teaching Assistant

Ripple Education; Ashington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible opportunities

Training & development

Friendly team

Experienced mentors

Tailored placements

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Ashington and the surrounding area. Whether you’re seeking flexible supply work or a longer-term position, Ripple Education will match you with opportunities that fit your experience and availability.

As a Teaching Assistant you’ll work in primary settings, support learning, safeguard pupils and help create a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere. Weekly pay and professional development are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a primary school or education setting.
• Positive, proactive approach to supporting children.
• Good safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Flexibility to work across different school environments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually, in small groups or within the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers to support learning and development.
• Support pupils with SEND or additional needs.
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Experience with children

Primary school setting

Proactive approach

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Flexibility across environments

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Ashington

Primary Schools | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for work in Ashington and the surrounding area?

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants who genuinely want to make a positive difference to children’s learning and school experience.

Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work or a longer-term position, we’ll take the time to get to know you and match you with opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

Why work with Ripple?

• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Flexible and long-term opportunities
• Access to training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
• Support from experienced education professionals
• Placements matched to your skills, experience and availability

Want to know what it’s really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have:

• A Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant equivalent
• Experience working with children in a primary school or education setting
• A positive, proactive approach to supporting children
• A good understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• The flexibility to work across different school environments

The role

Depending on the placement, you may:

• Support pupils individually, in small groups or within the classroom
• Work alongside teachers to support learning and development
• Support pupils with SEND or additional needsSupport children’s emotional, social and physical needs
• Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Follow school and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

Safer Recruitment Requirements

We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education’s rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
• Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Suitable professional references
• Right to Work and identity checks
• Qualification and professional status checks, where applicable
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Together, we can create ripples of positivity in education.