Primary Teaching Assistant

Description

Job Title: Primary SEND Teaching Assistant

Area: Blyth

Start Date: April 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only

Salary: £500- £600 per week

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

Are you a dedicated teaching assistant who's motivated to support young people and make a meaningful impact as a positive influence in their lives?

We're partnering with a well-respected specialist school in Blyth that offers a safe, structured, and nurturing setting for pupils aged 5-11. The school supports children and young people with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, and related social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Renowned for its inclusive and supportive ethos, the school brings together a collaborative multi-disciplinary team to deliver a personalised curriculum that strengthens both academic progress and emotional development. With small class sizes, excellent staff-to-student ratios, and a committed leadership team, this is a truly fulfilling environment for professionals who are passionate about creating lasting, positive change.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups

Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher

Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication, and positive behaviour

Provide encouragement and motivation - in class, during activities, or on the playground

Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupil's social and emotional development

What We're Looking For:

Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people (school, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or similar)

Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils

Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent)

Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour

Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed

To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service

Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. xjnqpsq Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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Ad ID: 5417987715