Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Part-Time Teaching Assistant (KS2)
Location: Sunderland
Pay: Competitive (dependent on experience)

About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and flexible Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in Sunderland. This is a part-time role working within KS2, providing 1:1 support to a pupil who attends school during morning sessions.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil
• Assisting with learning activities and classroom engagement
• Supporting the pupil with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Building a positive and trusting relationship to help the pupil thrive
• Working closely with teaching staff to implement effective strategies

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience working with children
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SEND
• Experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
• A patient, calm, and resilient approach
• Willingness to learn and implement strategies to support emotional regulation
• Flexibility to work part-time hours (mornings)

What We Offer

• A supportive school environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a pupil’s development
• Ongoing support and guidance
• Potential for the role to develop further for the right candidate

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them succeed both academically and emotionally.

Apply today to be considered for this role in Sunderland.

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.
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