Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Full Time, Temporary)
North Shields

£462.80 - £525 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 – July 2027

The School and Role

We are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and proactive EYFS Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in North Shields. This full-time role will begin in September and continue until July, with working hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Working alongside the class teacher and wider Early Years team, you will support children throughout the provision, helping to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive. You will play an important role in supporting pupils'' learning, encouraging independence, promoting positive behaviour and contributing to their social, emotional and academic development through engaging, play-based learning opportunities.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or another full and relevant Early Years/Teaching Assistant qualification) and have recent experience working within a primary school, ideally within an EYFS setting. A good understanding of child development, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, safeguarding and supporting children with a range of learning and additional needs is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated and friendly school team where your contribution will make a real difference to children''s first experiences of education.

Requirements

The desired TA will have;

• Experience of working with primary school aged children
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND
• A passion for the progress of primary school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team
• QTS within the UK

What we offer
As a EYFS TA applying to be part of our team, you benefit from: 

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions. 
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply 
If you are a teaching assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

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