Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Berwick-Upon-Tweed Primary Schools | Flexible & Long-Term Opportunities Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for work in Berwick-Upon-Tweed and the surrounding area?

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

We're looking for enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants who genuinely want to make a positive difference to children's learning and school experience.

Whether you're looking for flexible supply work or a longer-term position, we'll take the time to get to know you and match you with opportunities that suit your experience and availability.

Why work with Ripple?

Weekly pay and holiday pay Flexible and long-term opportunities

Access to training and professional developmentA friendly, supportive team who get to know you Support from experienced education professionals

Placements matched to your skills, experience and availability

Want to know what it's really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

What we're looking forYou'll ideally have:

A Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant equivalent

Experience working with children in a primary school or education settingA positive, proactive approach to supporting childrenA good understanding of safeguarding

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff

The flexibility to work across different school environments

The role Depending on the placement, you may:

Support pupils individually, in small groups or within the classroom

Work alongside teachers to support learning and development

Support pupils with SEND or additional needs

Support children's emotional, social and physical needs

Help create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

Follow school and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

Safer Recruitment Requirements We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education's rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks

Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps Suitable professional references

Right to Work and identity checks

Qualification and professional status checks, where applicable

Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

Ready to join Ripple?

Apply today with your CV, or complete our application form directly: part of our commitment to safer recruitment, a full application form must be completed before interview.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Together, we can create ripples of positivity in education.