Teaching Assistant - Primary School

TN United Kingdom; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Primary School in Peterlee seeks an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils on a small group and 1:1 basis. This role starts in February 2025 and offers the chance to make a positive impact on children's lives. The ideal candidate will have strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to managing challenging behaviour. Opportunities for permanent placement exist for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils in a School setting.
• Ideally experience of 1:1 Support within a School setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a pupil with SEN and challenging behaviour on a 1:1 basis.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with Class Teachers.
• Preparing resources for learning activities and lessons.

Skills

Resilience

Relationship-building

Proactivity

Enthusiasm

Education

Childcare-based qualification

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Prospero Teaching are working with an outstanding Primary School in Peterlee who are looking for a an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils in on a small group and 1:1 basis. This role is to start in February 2025 for the rest of the academic year.

This role is for the full academic year with the strong possibility of the role becoming permanent for the appropriate candidate.

The role will involve supporting pupils with their learning on a small group and 1:1 basis, so the successful candidate will need to be a resilient practitioner and have excellent relationship-building skills.

The school is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both students and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of children every day.

This role will involve:
· Supporting a pupil with SEN and challenging behaviour on a 1:1 basis.
· Managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive and consistent manner.
· Building and maintaining positive relationships with Class Teachers to support the pupil and discuss/implement strategies and learning activities to promote pupil progress.
· Preparing resources for learning activities and lessons.
· Supervising pupils at break times and lunch times as required.
· Having a “hands on” approach to supporting the pupils in their learning, with a willingness to interact, engage and form a positive rapport with the pupil.
· Liaising with parents and outside agencies to discuss progress as required.

This role requires:
· An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
· a recognised Childcare-based qualification.
· An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
· A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
· Experience of supporting pupils in a School setting.
· Ideally experience of 1:1 Support within a School setting
· High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with pupils.
· A genuine passion for supporting young people to fulfil their potential and flourish in education.
· An enthusiastic approach and a willingness to engage with and form positive relationships with pupils.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply for the role promptly as the school are looking to get staff in place as soon as possible.