At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning, assist with classroom management, and engage with pupils.
- Company: Hebburn Lakes Primary School, dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time only hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a committed team focused on safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Teaching Assistant and a passion for helping children learn.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
The Governors and Head Teacher are seeking to appoint experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work within the school to support our teaching and learning. You must be a fun, flexible, hardworking practitioner with high expectations and a passion to move learning forward within our school.
You will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the Teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, which could include group work or on a 1-2-1 basis. You will assist the Teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally during the short-term absence of Teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task.
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
Closing date Noon: Friday 11 September 2026. Interviews will take place week commencing 28 September 2026.
Teaching Assistant – Level 2, 37 hpw (Term Time Only) (Hebburn Lakes Primary School) employer: South Tyneside Council
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