Teaching Assistant – Level 2 (EYFS), 37 hpw (Term Time Only) (Hebburn Lakes Primary School)

South Tyneside Council; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking an experienced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to join Hebburn Lakes Primary School for a fixed-term year. The role is 37 hours per week during term time, supporting learning inside and outside the classroom, under supervision.

The successful candidate will contribute to planning cycles, prepare resources and help manage pupils and maintain good order. DBS checks apply; no skilled worker visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience as an EYFS Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under guidance of staff.
• Assist in whole planning cycles and resource preparation.
• Supervise pupils and help maintain order in class or outdoor areas.

Skills

EYFS

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Level 2 (EYFS), 37 hpw (Term Time Only)

(Hebburn Lakes Primary School)

£26,847 pa pro rata

Fixed Term contract for 1 year (31 August 2027)

Required for November 2026

The Governors and Head Teacher are seeking to appoint experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Teaching Assistant to work within the school to support our teaching and learning. You must be a fun, flexible, hardworking practitioner with high expectations and a passion to move learning forward within our school.

You will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the Teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, which could include group work or on a 1-2-1 basis. You will assist the Teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of Teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Previous applicants need not apply

Closing date Noon: Friday 23 October 2026.

Interviews will take place week on 6 November 2026.