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Summer Term Teaching Assistant Roles – Apply Now!
Location: Newcastle, Northumberland & Gateshead
Start Date: Summer Term 2025
Pay: Competitive rates – paid weekly
Contract: Long-term & short-term roles available
Are you passionate about working with children and ready to make a real difference this summer? We're on the lookout for confident, proactive Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant network of primary schools across Newcastle, Northumberland, and Gateshead.
Whether you're an experienced TA or someone with a background in youth work, childcare, sports coaching, or other child-focused roles – we want to hear from you! Formal qualifications are great, but not essential. What is essential is a genuine enthusiasm for supporting children’s learning and development.
What we’re looking for:
Individuals with experience working with children (in any capacity)
Confident, reliable, and self-motivated team players
TAs who show initiative and can support teachers effectively
SEND experience is a bonus – but not a requirement
What we offer:
A variety of long-term and short-term roles to suit your availability
Weekly pay with competitive rates
Opportunities to build experience in diverse and welcoming school environments
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Whether you're seeking classroom experience before teacher training or you're an experienced TA looking for your next challenge – this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in education.
Apply today and take the next step in your education journey!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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