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Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEND) – Primary School
Location: Gateshead
Company: Teaching Personnel
About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 pupil on a 1:1 basis in a welcoming primary school in Gateshead. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential within a mainstream classroom setting.
The Pupil:
The pupil is based within the main classroom and displays no challenging behaviour. They require additional support primarily with understanding and accessing their work, particularly around comprehension. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on a child’s educational journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support to a Year 4 pupil with SEND
Assist the pupil in understanding classwork and instructions
Adapt learning materials to meet the pupil’s needs
Work closely with the class teacher to monitor progress
Encourage confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
Support the overall classroom environment when required
Requirements:
Previous experience working in UK primary schools
Experience supporting pupils with SEND is highly desirable
Strong understanding of the primary curriculum, particularly KS2
Patient, nurturing, and supportive approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What Teaching Personnel Offers:
Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to professional development and training
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s education
How to Apply:
If you are a committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding 1:1 role in Gateshead, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV today.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and DBS checks.
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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