Teaching Assistant

Ripple Education; Hexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Flexible long-term opportunities

Training and professional development

Friendly, supportive team

Placements matched to skills

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for Hexham and surrounding areas. Join a local education recruitment agency dedicated to placing candidates in primary schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East.

We offer flexible supply work or longer-term positions, weekly pay, safeguarding compliance, and access to training and development through our supportive team. Roles involve assisting pupils, supporting learning, and helping create a positive, inclusive

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Support 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.

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience with children

Proactive attitude

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Flexibility across settings

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Hexham Primary Schools | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for work in Hexham 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

What we’re looking for

• 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

• 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
• Support 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

• 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

  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.