Contract
Year 4 Teaching Assistant
Humly North East
Sunderland
Posted: 04 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 04 October 2026
Ref: 225568564
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Sunderland, working specifically within a Year 4 class.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking to make a positive difference to their learning, confidence and development.
The Role
As a Year 4 Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Work closely with the class teacher to support the Year 4 class.
- Provide support to pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
- Work with individual pupils and small groups where additional support is required.
- Help deliver catch-up activities and targeted interventions.
- Support children with their reading, writing, maths and wider learning.
- Encourage pupils to become more confident and independent learners.
- Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
- Assist with classroom preparation and other general teaching assistant duties.
About You
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Caring, patient and enthusiastic about working with children.
- Confident supporting pupils in a primary school environment.
- Able to build positive relationships with children and staff.
- Reliable, proactive and willing to get involved.
- Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- No formal qualifications are required, although a Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
- Previous experience working with children or within a school setting would be advantageous.
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive primary school in Sunderland and become an important part of a Year 4 classroom.
If you''re enthusiastic, caring and keen to help children thrive, we would love to hear from you!
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