Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Are you an energetic and devoted teaching assistant specialising in primary education?

Ripple Education exists to place the right person, not just a person, in every school and nursery. We are committed to doing what is best for children, not what is easiest for us. We bring integrity, quality and heart to education recruitment in the North East.

We're currently looking for dedicated Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants in Peterlee and nearby regions to join our team of educators. If you possess a strong passion for education, the ability to uphold high teaching and learning standards, and the skills to foster trusting relationships while contributing to an enjoyable and meaningful learning process, we invite you to explore your options with the Ripple Education community.

Ripple Education provides opportunities for skills development, personalised support and training, making you a valued and respected member of our community.

Our Senior Leadership Team is comprised of experienced teachers who are here to support you in your new role every step of the way.

At Ripple Education we work together to make positive contributions to children's achievements and a school's success.

• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of 2 references
• Enhanced DBS clearance

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant or Level 6 Qualification - Degree
• Experience working in a primary school

• Provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children
• Support school staff to facilitate the active participation of children in academic and social activities of a school
• Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils
• Implement the daily routine
• When directed, plan and implement age‑appropriate activities in conjunction with other staff
• Assist children with personal/intimate care
• Regularly evaluate children’s development and keep records as directed by the teacher
• Liaise with parents/carers only when directed by a school’s class teacher
• Uphold the Ripple Education ethos and all safeguarding requirements, ensuring that children are supervised at all times
• Ensure the provision of a high‑quality environment to meet the needs of individual children at each stage of development

• Ability to work flexibly
• Participate in training
• Commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, with thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

• Staff social events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Flexitime
• Pension
• Holiday Pay

Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting our staff to share this commitment.