Teaching Personnel
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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