Teaching Assistant Wanted!

Job Title – Teaching Assistant Location – Newcastle upon Tyne Pay Rate – £90–£100 per day (dependent on experience) Position – Full-Time Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in education? Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching As sistants to work across a range of welcoming secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Whether you are a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, or an experienced support professional seeking a new opportunity, this role offers a rewarding chance to help students thrive both academically and personally. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students aged 11–16, helping to create a positive learning environment where every learner can achieve their full potential. About the Role: • Support students aged 11–16 within the classroom, helping them engage confidently with their learning. • Work alongside teachers to deliver effective classroom support and maintain a positive learning environment. • Assist with behaviour management strategies to encourage positive student outcomes. • Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups of students. • Help students stay focused, motivated, and engaged throughout lessons. • Build positive relationships with students, promoting confidence, wellbeing, and academic progress. • Contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive school environment. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: • Previous experience working with children or young people (preferred but not essential). • A genuine passion for education and supporting student development. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people. • A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning. • The ability to work effectively as part of a team. • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Why Work with Teaching Personnel? • Competitive daily rates of £90–£100 per day , based on experience. • Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies or hidden deductions. • Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities through our CPD Academy. • Ongoing support from a dedicated and experienced education consultant. • Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a variety of secondary school settings. • Flexible pathways into teaching, education, and pastoral support careers. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop your skills, and make a real difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey with Teaching Personnel. 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.