Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Ferryhill; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to support learning in a primary school in Darlington on a full-time basis. You will help pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour, delivering small-group interventions and building strong relationships with pupils and staff.

The role runs 08:30–16:00, with pay of 88–110 per day, full-time until December 2026, starting September. Right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS are required or in process.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Children in UK schools.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Proactive, resilient and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN on 1:1 and small group basis.
• Deliver intervention sessions to boost understanding and progress.
• Support across the school during break times and lunchtimes.

Skills

Relationship building

SEN support

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

Communication

Education

Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification

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 Darlington 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 break times and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Darlington
• 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 Dec 2026.
• Start Date - September
• Location - Darlington

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 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.

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