Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is looking for a passionate and proactive Teaching Assistant to support learning for pupils in a primary school in Newcastle. The role involves working 1:1 and in small groups with varied SEN (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD) to boost progress and development.

The position is full-time until the end of the academic year (July 2027), starting after October half term, with duties across the school including break and lunchtimes.

Qualifications

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired).
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one via online update service.
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with varied SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Deliver intervention sessions to small groups to boost understanding and progress.
• Develop understanding of different pupil needs and learning styles with teachers.
• Support across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

Skills

SEN support

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (VR/1039640) Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools acrossNewcastle 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 breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School near Newcastle.
• 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:

• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2027. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – After October half term
• Location –Newcastle

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