Primary Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools
Location: Sunderland
Company: Teaching Personnel

About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary schools in Sunderland. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development in a classroom setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons
Work with small groups or on a one-to-one basis to support pupil progress
Assist in the preparation of classroom materials and activities
Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
Adapt to different classroom settings and age groups across Key Stages
Requirements:

Previous experience working in UK primary schools is essential
Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
Confidence working across Key Stages (KS1 and KS2)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What Teaching Personnel Offers:

Competitive rates of pay
Flexible working opportunities
Ongoing professional development and training
Support from a dedicated consultant
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Sunderland, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV today to join Teaching Personnel and make a difference in local primary schools.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and DBS checks.

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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