Teaching Assistant

FORMATION Education; North Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

FORMATION Education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our on-site teams in North Shields and Blyth. You will support engaging lessons, work with students in small groups and one-to-one settings, and help reinforce key learning objectives while assisting with lesson setup and materials.

The role blends academic content with creative, sport-based and personal development activities, contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment and positive student progress.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting teaching in classroom or small-group settings.
• Strong verbal communication and active listening with young people and staff.
• Background in education, youth work, or related field with inclusive approaches.
• Ability to support foundational maths and other core subjects.
• Experience working with children or young people, building trust and positive behavior.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience across diverse learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engaging lessons and activities in small groups and one-to-one.
• Prepare learning materials and set up lessons.
• Monitor progress and provide encouragement to learners.
• Adapt activities for different learning needs and backgrounds.
• Support classroom management and create a safe, inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with teachers to plan and deliver content.

Skills

Experience in assistant teaching

Strong communication

Education/youth work background

Maths support

Positive behavior management

Team collaboration

Teaching Assistant qualification

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

FORMATION Education provides alternative education designed to help every learner thrive. We blend academic learning with sport, creativity, and personal development to support young people in re-engaging with education. Programmes are tailored to individual strengths, fostering confidence and resilience. FORMATION Education is committed to creating an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and inspired, ensuring that everyone has a place and a path to success.

Role:

This is a full-time, on-site Teaching Assistant role based at our sites in North Shields and Blyth. The Teaching Assistant supports the delivery of engaging lessons, with a focus on both academic content and creative, sport-based and personal development activities. Daily responsibilities include working directly with students in small groups and one-to-one, helping to reinforce key learning objectives, and supporting classroom management. The role involves preparing learning materials, assisting with lesson setup and transitions, monitoring student progress, and providing encouragement and guidance to help learners build confidence. The Teaching Assistant also collaborates with teaching staff to adapt activities to different learning needs and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience in assistant teaching and supporting educators in classroom or small-group settings.
• Strong communication skills, including clear verbal communication and active listening with young people and staff.
• Background or training in education, youth work, or a related field, with an understanding of inclusive and alternative education approaches.
• Ability to support learning in core subjects such as mathematics and to help students build foundational academic skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with children or young people, including the ability to build trust and manage behavior positively.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting learners with diverse needs and backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and follow safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Relevant certifications or qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent) are highly beneficial; prior experience in an educational or youth support setting is a plus.