KS1 Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)

KS1 Teaching Assistant (Full-time, Temporary)

Newcastle Upon Tyne

£462.80 - £475 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 – July 2027

The School and Role

A First School based on the outskirts of Newcastle city centre are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. The successful applicant will be working within a busy Year 1 class and prior experience of the KS1 Curriculum is essential for this role. The Senior Leadership team would like to appoint a nurturing, encouraging and knowledgeable TA for this role, to best support the transition from Reception. This is a full-time, long-term role with potential to turn permanent.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have:

-          Experience of working within KS1.

-          Experience of supporting children with SEND.

-          An ability to work independently and as part of a team.

-          Excellent communication skills.

-          A calm and approachable manner.

What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from: 

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. 
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).

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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