Teaching Assistant

Description:

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Position Type: Full-time / Part-time (Flexible)
Start Date: June 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team in Newcastle. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development within a classroom environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils across a range of abilities and may be required to provide 1:1 support where needed.

Key Responsibilities

Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons aligned with the UK National Curriculum

Provide classroom assistance to promote positive learning experiences

Deliver targeted 1:1 support for pupils when required

Assist in managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a safe learning environment

Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff members

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting

Good understanding of the UK curriculum

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach

Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience supporting pupils with SEND

Experience delivering 1:1 interventions or support

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to: (url removed)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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