Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across Newcastle on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and to have a long‑term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

• The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Typical SEN profiles include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
• Delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress.
• Developing an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of pupils and working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
• Supporting across the school at break times and lunchtimes as required.

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School across Newcastle.
• There are opportunities to support pupils across the school from EYFS to Year 6.
• The school has an outstanding supportive culture and leadership team, with staff working as a team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Contract:

Full‑time until December 2026 (temporary contract).

Start date:

September.

Location:

Newcastle.

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare‑based qualification (desired).
• Experience of working with children in schools in the UK.
• Ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive and positive nature.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced child‑barred DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to process a new application.
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.

• Free CPD Certified Training to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.