Job Advertisement: KS2 Teaching Assistant (1:1 & General Support) – Gateshead Location: Gateshead Start Date: ASAP ⏳ Duration: Ongoing Pay Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience Year Group: KS2 Days: Monday - Friday Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a KS2 pupil 1:1 in the mornings and provide general classroom support in the afternoons at a welcoming primary school in Gateshead. The Role: Provide tailored 1:1 support to a KS2 pupil in the mornings Assist the class teacher with general classroom duties in the afternoons Help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment Support the child’s academic and emotional development The Ideal Candidate Will: ✔ Have experience working with primary-aged children ✔ Be confident in providing 1:1 support, particularly in KS2 ✔ Show patience, empathy, and strong behavior management skills ✔ Be a team player and adaptable to different classroom settings Why Join Teaching Personnel? ✅ Competitive pay rates ✅ Support from a dedicated consultant ✅ Access to CPD and career development opportunities If you’re a passionate and caring Teaching Assistant looking for a new role in Gateshead, we’d love to hear from you Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel for more details. 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.