Teaching Assistant

Ripple Education; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Flexible and long-term opportunities

Access to training and professional de

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Peterlee and surrounding areas, offering flexible supply work or longer-term roles. The agency emphasizes safeguarding, weekly pay, holiday pay, and tailored placements to fit experience and availability.

Applicants should have a TA qualification or equivalent, with experience in primary settings and a proactive approach to supporting children's learning and wellbeing. DBS checks and safety procedures are required.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
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• Experience with children in a primary school or education setting.
• Positive, proactive approach to supporting children.
• Good safeguarding understanding.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• 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.
• Help pupils with additional or SEND 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

Experience with children in primary/ed

Safeguarding understanding

Relationship-building

Proactive attitude

Flexibility across school environments

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Peterlee

Primary Schools | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for work in Peterlee and the surrounding area?

Ripple Education is a local, teacher-led education agency working with schools across the North East. 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

Want to know what it’s really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

What we’re looking for

You’ll Ideally Have

• 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

Depending On The Placement, You May

• Support pupils individually, in small groups or within the classroom
• Work alongside teachers to support learning and development
• Help pupils with additional or SEND 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

Safeguarding children is at the heart of everything we do.

All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education’s rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.

This Includes, But Is Not Limited To

• 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
• Qualification and professional status checks, where applicable
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, a full application form must be completed before interview.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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.