Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in South Shields.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain hands‑on experience in education. Whether you are considering a future career in teaching or already have experience working with children in another setting, we would love to hear from you.

• Support the class teacher with daily classroom activities
• Work with small groups or provide 1:1 support where required
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
• Support pupils’ learning, behaviour, and emotional development
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment

• Experience working with children (school, nursery, sports coaching, youth work, care, etc.)
• A positive, proactive, and patient attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine interest in working within education
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills

• Experience working with children (formal qualification not required)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK

• Competitive pay (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience
• Supportive school environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Potential pathway into teacher training or TA qualifications
• Pension scheme (where applicable)

If you are looking to start your career in education or gain further school‑based experience in South Shields, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today via Indeed or contact us for more information.