Teaching Assistant

Full-Time Teaching Assistant

Location: Chester-le-Street
Contract Type: Fixed Term (April – July 2025)
Working Days: Monday – Friday
Salary: Pay will be pro-rata based on experience and qualifications

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support in primary schools across Chester-le-Street. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about working with children and making a difference in the classroom.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Experience working with primary school-aged children
• Experience supporting pupils within KS2 (desirable)
• A proactive and positive attitude, ready to support teachers and pupils
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Valid photo ID (e.g., driving licence, passport)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly through PAYE
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• Pension contributions (subject to eligibility)
• Social and networking events
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will undergo thorough background checks, including an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

How to Apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can engage, motivate, and support young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with an updated CV.

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.
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