Teaching Assistants – Secondary Pru

We are recruiting full-time Teaching Assistants to work in a Secondary Pru in NE34, South Shields, starting after May half term (week commencing 1st June).

This role would suit candidates with a background in the Armed Forces, security, coaching, youth work, or other roles requiring resilience, structure, and strong communication skills. Experience supporting young people with additional needs is desirable but not essential.

The role:

• Supporting students with SEN/SEMH needs in the classroom
• Building positive relationships and promoting engagement
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams
• Full-time, Monday–Friday

Requirements:

• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach
• Experience in the forces or similar transferable background welcomed
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Pay: £92–£110 per day, depending on experience.

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.
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