Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic KS2 Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools in South Shields on a full‑time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and 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. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
• The role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress.
• A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
• The role will also involve supporting across the School at break times and lunchtimes as required.

• The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in South Shields, based in KS2.
• There are opportunities to support the pupils across the School in Year 6.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

• Pay – Between £88‑£110 per day
• Hours – 08.30‑16.00
• Contract – Full‑time until December 2026.
• Start Date – September Start
• Location – South Shields

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years.