Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant for a community primary school in Jarrow, South Tyneside. The role emphasizes delivering both general and one-to-one support to enhance pupil development, necessitating collaboration within an established team. Candidates ideally possess a Level 3 qualification and relevant experience, with a commitment to fostering a nurturing learning environment.

Benefits

Excellent hourly rates paid via PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience of working with primary school aged children.
• Ideally Level 3 qualification.
• Experience with children with SEND needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general and one-to-one support in a primary school setting.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff.
• Support pupil development in accordance with school ethos.

Skills

Experience with primary school aged children

Experience with children with SEND needs

Passion for ensuring the progress of pupils

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Temporary)
South Tyneside (Jarrow area)
£13 - £15 per hour (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2025 – December 2025

The School and Role

We are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant on behalf of a small, unique, community primary school and nursery in the Jarrow area of South Tyneside. The successful Teaching Assistant will be expected to deliver both general as well as one-to-one support, working as part of an established team across the whole school. The role would be Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. This school operates within an ethos emphasising both caring and quality support to deliver an excellent pupil development programme. The school is ideally seeking a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant, however would be open to other qualifications and experience if relevant.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

• Experience of working with primary school aged children
• Experience of working with children with SEND needs
• A passion for ensuring the progress of pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team
• Ideally Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, however other relevant teaching qualifications and experience is applicable

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent hourly rates paid using the PAYE system. (Hourly rates are subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.