Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, the work centres on supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Who the work supports

If you’ve finished uni and are thinking about a career in education, becoming a Teaching Assistant could be the perfect first step. Your typical working hours are 8:30 – 15:30, including a 30-minute break.

Learning support involved

Supporting lessons, learning activities, behaviour, assessment, or childcare routines according to the role.

Education skills and requirements

• These are real, hands-on Teaching Assistant roles where you’ll experience day-to-day school life and get a clear sense of whether teaching or education support is the right path fo.
• If you don’t have any school experience yet, that’s absolutely fine.
• Gain experience across different primary school settings.

Job details

• We work closely with a wide mix of primary schools across Newcastle and Gateshead, and many of them are looking for enthusiastic graduates to support pupils in the classroom.
• Working alongside teachers and experienced support staff.
• Providing extra support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay.

Requirements mentioned

• SEN experience