Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel work with schools throughout Gateshead who require Teaching Assistants to work with SEND pupils on both a 1-1 and small group basis. A variety of settings are available providing opportunities for you to work within your preferred special needs environment which include Autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Sensory Impairment, and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.

A range of daily and longer term positions are available, where you will be able to establish good working relationships within the teams of specific schools. There are options for full or part time hours, meaning we are able to provide you with a position that suits your lifestyle. For those interested in longer term positions, we will be happy to discuss potential roles. This is also an excellent opportunity if you are seeking permanent employment as introductions to new schools often leads to future positions.

To apply for this role you must:

• be able to work independently on either a 1-1 or small group basis

• be pro-active, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable

• be flexible to work at short notice as and when the need arises

• have recent experience in a Teaching Assistant role, within a special needs environment

• hold a relevant child care or education qualification at Level 3 or above.

Teaching Personnel are the Market Leaders in Education Recruitment, and specialises in the education sector, with over 20 years' experience as a well-established company. We have an unrivalled, fantastic reputation for delivering an exceptional, personal service to our partner schools, teachers and support staff alike. 

Teaching Personnel offers:

• Your own dedicated Consultant

• Competitive rates of pay

• Access to CPD training

• Refer a friend incentive

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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 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.

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