62 teaching assistant jobs found in Sunderland

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across in Sunderland 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. About the Role: 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...

A General Supply Teaching Assistant is required for a good Primary school in Sunderland area. This role requires teaching a range of subjects to KS1 and KS2. This is either a part time or full-time position. The Supply TA role will begin as soon and possible and this will be an ongoing role. The school is mixed sex and has supportive and friendly staff and managers. The ideal candidate would: * Have good classroom management skills * Have a passion for working as a Teaching Assistant * Be able to organise themselves * Be able to support effectively as a Teaching Assistant Although a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is not essential, it is desirable and we can signpost you to training providers to enhance your skills and to provide you with this training. Posts vary from short term to long term, however we require staff that are flexible and willing to learn from experienced staff at the school. In addition, you must: • Provide two referees we can contact • Have a...

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Location: South Shields Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: April 2026 Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 Pay Rate: £500 - £600 per week About the Role We are seeking a confident and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant / HLTA to join a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in South Shields. This is a long-term opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils' academic progress and personal development. The successful candidate must be confident leading lessons and delivering learning to whole classes when required, making this an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher or an ECT looking to gain further classroom experience in a supportive setting. You will work across the primary age range, supporting whole class learning as well as delivering targeted interventions. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and collaborative staff team - offering a fantastic environment to grow professionally...

SEND Teaching Assistant Job Title: Primary SEND Teaching Assistant Area: South Shields 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 South Shields that offers a safe, structured, and nurturing setting for pupils aged 11-19. 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...

Are you eager to explore a rewarding career in teaching but lack school experience? Our Graduates into Teaching Pathway offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable paid experience as a Teaching Assistant in schools in the South Tyneside and the surrounding areas. We have one SEN school in this area particularly keen to hear from Graduate Teaching Assistants for their roles. What We Offer * Paid Experience: Enjoy at least 3 months and up to one year of paid experience as a Teaching Assistant. This allows you to observe great teaching and discover the intricacies of the teaching profession while earning. * Ongoing Support: Benefit from free training and continuous support from our experienced team, including the opportunity to attain an accredited level 2 qualification. * No Joining Fees: Joining our programme comes with no hidden costs or fees, ensuring a hassle-free experience from the start. * Make an Impact: Have an immediate impact on children's lives by...

We are currently recruiting for a range of Pastoral Support roles across secondary schools all Across the North East. These roles are perfect for individuals who are committed to making a real difference in students' wellbeing, behaviour, and overall school experience. Schools which are working with are located in Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland, Gateshead, Darlington, Middlesbrough and surrounding areas. Whether you have experience as a Pastoral Support Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Mentor, or Teaching Assistant, we'd love to hear from you. Why work in a pastoral role? Make a real impact on students' lives every day Build meaningful relationships with young people Be part of a supportive and inclusive school environment Gain valuable experience for careers in education, youth work, or safeguarding The Role: Supporting students with behaviour, wellbeing, and emotional needs Working 1:1 or in small groups to provide targeted support Managing behaviour and promoting positive...

Primary SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Gateshead Start Date: April 2026 Salary: £500 - £600 per week Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Are you ready to make a real difference? Join a passionate, supportive, and dedicated team in a rewarding role that puts children's futures at the heart of everything you do. If you have a natural ability to inspire, support, and help young people thrive, we want to hear from you! About the School We are partnering with an exceptional specialist school in Gateshead, committed to providing a nurturing, structured environment for children and young people aged 5-16 with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. This school is a place where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential. What Makes This Role Unique? Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-student ratios, allowing for quality, tailored support. Collaborative, positive working environment, where...

Job Title: Teaching Assistant                                                                                                                   Location: Gateshead  Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £90-95 Question 1: Are you motivated to make a positive difference in pupils’ education? Question 2: Are you committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment?     Question 3: Are you confident in supporting teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks? TeacherActive, one of the UKs largest leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with several Primary Schools across the North East region. We are committed to providing our schools with dedicated, passionate and quality Teaching Assistants, as well as providing specialist in-house Career Progression Development opportunities to help maintain our high standards. Whether you are a who is looking for day-to-day supply, long-term or permanent roles, our expert team of consultants work...

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Location: Gateshead Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Start Date: April 2026 Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 Pay Rate: £500 - £600 per week About the Role We are seeking a confident and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant / HLTA to join a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school in Gateshead. This is a long-term opportunity for someone passionate about supporting pupils' academic progress and personal development. The successful candidate must be confident leading lessons and delivering learning to whole classes when required, making this an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher or an ECT looking to gain further classroom experience in a supportive setting. You will work across the primary age range, supporting whole class learning as well as delivering targeted interventions. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and collaborative staff team - offering a fantastic environment to grow professionally while...

SEND Teaching Assistant Job Title: Primary SEND Teaching Assistant Area: Gateshead 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 Gateshead that offers a safe, structured, and nurturing setting for pupils aged 5-16. 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...

Are you eager to explore a rewarding career in teaching but lack school experience? Our Graduates into Teaching Pathway offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable paid experience as a Teaching Assistant in schools in the North Tyneside and the surrounding areas. We have one SEN school in this area particularly keen to hear from Graduate Teaching Assistants for their roles. What We Offer * Paid Experience: Enjoy at least 3 months and up to one year of paid experience as a Teaching Assistant. This allows you to observe great teaching and discover the intricacies of the teaching profession while earning. * Ongoing Support: Benefit from free training and continuous support from our experienced team, including the opportunity to attain an accredited level 2 qualification. * No Joining Fees: Joining our programme comes with no hidden costs or fees, ensuring a hassle-free experience from the start. * Make an Impact: Have an immediate impact on children's lives by supporting...

SEN Teaching Assistants are needed for immediate supply positions for a lovely SEN school we work with in the North Tyneside area. We have positions in this school with children with needs ranging from ASD, MLD, behavioural issues and PMLD/complex needs. Ages of pupils range from Nursery through to 6th form. Roles could vary from whole class supporting roles or providing one to one support to pupils with SEND. The school has two sites close together and you may be asked to move between then over a week wherever support is needed most. Facilities are excellent including a hydrotherapy pool on site and class sizes are very small. Experience in supporting children with any of the above needs would be an advantage but is not essential - a willingness to learn and engage with SEN children is the most important quality we are looking for. Ideally you will hold a level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or above but other qualifications such as a degree in Psychology or Education...

SEN Teaching Assistants are needed for immediate supply positions for a lovely SEN school we work with in the North Tyneside area. We have positions in this school with children with needs ranging from ASD, MLD, behavioural issues and PMLD/complex needs. Ages of pupils range from Nursery through to 6th form. Roles could vary from whole class supporting roles or providing one to one support to pupils with SEND. The school has two sites close together and you may be asked to move between then over a week wherever support is needed most. Facilities are excellent including a hydrotherapy pool on site and class sizes are very small. Experience in supporting children with any of the above needs would be an advantage but is not essential - a willingness to learn and engage with SEN children is the most important quality we are looking for. Ideally you will hold a level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or above but other qualifications such as a degree in Psychology or Education...

Would you like to work in education and get paid whilst you gain a teaching assistant qualification? Premier Teachers is working with a North Tyneside school which has a high requirement for Special Needs Teaching Assistant staff for long term and permanent roles. Recruitment for staff is all year round. As part of the Teaching Assistant Internship, you will become qualified as a Teaching Assistant through our accredited training and be paid to gain valuable work experience in a real role as a member of staff in training. You will be: • available to train and work full time • able to commute to the school daily • interested to work in a Special Needs school • prepared to obtain an Enhanced DBS if you do not have one • be prepared to complete the training required If you would like to know more about this unique opportunity, which will lead to both a qualification and work in a school, please contact Premier Teachers by phone or email. Please note that the rate of pay will be...

Job Title: Teaching Assistant                                                                                                                   Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne  Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £90-95 Question 1: Are you motivated to make a positive difference in pupils’ education? Question 2: Are you committed to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment?     Question 3: Are you confident in supporting teachers with classroom activities and learning tasks? TeacherActive, one of the UKs largest leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with several Primary Schools across the North East region. We are committed to providing our schools with dedicated, passionate and quality Teaching Assistants, as well as providing specialist in-house Career Progression Development opportunities to help maintain our high standards. Whether you are a who is looking for day-to-day supply, long-term or permanent roles, our expert team of...

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Durham Start Date: April 2026 Salary: £500 - £600 per week Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Are you ready to make a real difference? Join a passionate, supportive, and dedicated team in a rewarding role that puts children's futures at the heart of everything you do. If you have a natural ability to inspire, support, and help young people thrive, we want to hear from you! About the School We are partnering with an exceptional specialist school in Durham, committed to providing a nurturing, structured environment for children and young people aged 5-16 with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. This school is a place where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential. What Makes This Role Unique? Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-student ratios, allowing for quality, tailored support. Collaborative, positive working environment, where your input is...

SEND Teaching assistant  Durham  Immediate start 8:30-3:30pm Daily rate: £90+ Do you feel comfortable supporting a range of SEND? Do you have an understanding of SEMH? Do you have experience of challenging behaviour?  An opportunity has arisen for a SEN Teaching assistant to work within a SEN school in Durham. To be considered for this position you must have: Experience working with SEN pupils and SEMH pupils  understanding of challenging behaviour Great ability to interact with pupils and keep them engaged In return, TeacherActive will ensure that you are well-supported in this role and aim to provide you with further excellent opportunities in your career. TeacherActive will offer the successful Teaching assistant: A dedicated one to one Consultant amongst a team of friendly Consultants who will work hard to find the perfect role for you Market leading rates of pay with fuss free payments Fantastic recommend a friend scheme, with a choice of amazing gifts! *Terms and...

Do you enjoy supporting children in their learning and development? Are you looking for your next role in education? Are you a qualified Teaching Assistant? TeacherActive are proud to be working with a SEND school in Newcastle who are seeking qualified Teaching Assistants. As a qualified Teaching Assistant, you are to provide specialist support to pupils learning, behaviour and development including those with special educational needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and skilled Learning Support Assistant looking to inspire young learners. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm supporting students and teachers. Your responsibilities may include classroom preparation, pupil support, overseeing pupils with special educational needs, teacher support and classroom management.  In this particular setting you will be supporting children with autism.  The successful Teaching Assistant will have: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Support for Teaching...

A General Supply Teaching Assistant is required for a good Primary school in Hartlepool area. This role requires teaching a range of subjects to KS1 and KS2. This is either a part time or full-time position. The Supply TA role will begin as soon and possible and this will be an ongoing role. The school is mixed sex and has supportive and friendly staff and managers. T The ideal candidate would: * Have good classroom management skills * Have a passion for working as a Teaching Assistant * Be able to organise themselves * Be able to support effectively as a Teaching Assistant Although a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is not essential, it is desirable and we can signpost you to training providers to enhance your skills and to provide you with this training. Posts vary from short term to long term, however we require staff that are flexible and willing to learn from experienced staff at the school. In addition, you must: • Provide two referees we can contact • Have a...

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Blyth Role: Teaching Assistant (Autism) Start Date: March 2026 Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Term-Time only) Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm Pay: £500-£600 per week Do you have a passion for supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)? We're looking for a caring, patient, and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Blyth, where your support will genuinely change a child's school experience. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating calm and structured environments, and helping pupils feel confident, safe, and understood. Due to the remote location, this role would be ideal for someone with own transport. Teaching Assistant Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASC Support students with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation Implement strategies in line with EHCPs and individual support plans Use structured...