Teaching Assistants Needed – Gateshead & Sunderland Location: Gateshead & Sunderland Start Date: Ongoing opportunities available Pay: Competitive rates (based on experience) Recruiting Through: Teaching Personnel Are you passionate about supporting children in education? Teaching Personnel is looking for reliable and flexible Teaching Assistants to work across primary and secondary schools in Gateshead and Sunderland. About the Role: ✔ No formal classroom experience required – just experience working with children in a professional capacity ✔ Supporting pupils in their learning, either one-to-one or in small groups ✔ Opportunities to work with SEN pupils (experience preferred but not essential) ✔ Flexible work – ideal for those available at short notice ✔ Roles available across EYFS, KS1, KS2, and secondary settings What We’re Looking For: ✅ Experience working with children (e.g., in sports coaching, youth work, tutoring, childcare, etc.) ✅ Someone flexible and adaptable to different school environments ✅ A positive and patient approach to working with young learners ✅ A reliable and professional attitude to work Apply today with Teaching Personnel and start making a difference in local schools 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.