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Primary Teaching Assistant

  1. Teaching Assistant
  2. Tyne and Wear
Date posted : 15/01/26
  1. Full Time
£85 - 100 per day

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant – Full-Time

Location: Washington, Tyne and Wear
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £85 – £100 per day (depending on experience, paid weekly)
Contract: Full-time (Monday – Friday)

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and professional Primary Teaching Assistant to support a well-established primary school in Washington, Tyne and Wear. This is a full-time position, offering the opportunity to contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking school community with a strong commitment to pupil wellbeing and academic progress.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to deliver high-quality support to pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, including small-group interventions and individual support where required. This role is suited to a candidate who demonstrates initiative, professionalism and a genuine passion for supporting children’s development.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality support to pupils through small-group work and 1:1 sessions
  • Assist in the delivery of planned learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher
  • Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
  • Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff and the wider school team
  • Assist with classroom preparation, resources and routine administrative tasks

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience working within a primary school setting
  • A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) – desirable
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to use initiative and adapt support to individual pupil needs
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Availability for a long-term, full-time role with potential for permanency

What We Offer:

  • Competitive daily rates (£85–£100), paid weekly
  • Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant
  • Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities through our CPD Academy
  • Opportunities for long-term or permanent positions within supportive school environments

If you are a motivated and committed Teaching Assistant seeking a rewarding full-time role in Washington, Tyne and Wear, we welcome your application.

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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