Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; 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-focused primary school in Newcastle. The role involves providing both general and one-to-one support to primary-aged students, emphasizing pupil development. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 qualification or relevant teaching experience. Join us in making a difference in the educational journey of young learners.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification preferred; other relevant teaching qualifications accepted.
• Experience with primary school children and SEN needs required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general and one-to-one support in a primary school setting.
• Work as part of an established team.
• Assist with pupil development in a caring environment.

Skills

Experience of working with primary school aged children

Experience of working with children with SEN/ SEMH 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)
Newcastle (Walker 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-focused primary school in the Walker area of Newcastle. 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. 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 teaching 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 SEN/ SEMH 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.