TEACHING ASSISTANT

Prospero Teaching; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is hiring a Teaching Assistant in Sunderland to support students aged 11-19 across KS3 to KS5. The role involves assisting teachers, delivering focused academic and pastoral support, and helping foster an inclusive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have school-based experience or a relevant qualification, strong communication skills, and a patient, proactive approach. This is a full-time, temporary contract with potential for permanency starting September 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or education setting is desirable.
• Teaching Assistant or related qualification preferred.
• Ability to support 1:1 and small groups.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-19 across KS3–KS5 as required.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide tailored academic and pastoral support 1:1.
• Support small groups of 3–5 pupils.
• Help create an inclusive, positive learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence in the classroom.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Supporting Teaching & Learning

Childcare qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Sunderland

Are you looking for a new Teaching Assistant opportunity? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are recruiting on behalf of secondary schools across Sunderland seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students in KS3, KS4 and KS5 settings. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's education, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

About the role:

• Supporting students aged 11-19 across all year groups, depending on your preference and experience.
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Providing tailored academic and pastoral support on a 1:1 basis.
• Supporting small groups of students, typically between 3-5 pupils.
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Encouraging student engagement, confidence and independence in the classroom.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Pay: £15 - £17 per hour
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Full-time, temporary position with the potential to become permanent
• Start Date: September 2026
• Location: Newcastle

Experience, Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a school, education, childcare, youth work or support based setting is desirable.
• Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching & Learning, childcare or related qualification (preferred but not essential).
• Confident supporting students on a 1:1 basis and within small group settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, positive and proactive approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to process a new application.
• Professional child-related or care-related references covering the last two years.