Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across in Sunderland on a full-time basis. This…

Pay rate £80 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 9 September 2026

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About this job

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support the learning of pupils in one of our inspirational Primary Schools across in Sunderland on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the Role:

The role will involve supporting pupils with varied SEN and challenging behaviour on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups. The different types of SEN that pupils have may include ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and PMLD.
The role will also involve delivering intervention sessions to small groups of pupils to boost their understanding and progress.
A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.
The role will also involve supporting across the School at breaktimes and lunchtimes as required.

About the School:

The role is based in an inspirational Primary School in Sunderland.
There are opportunities to support the pupils across the School from Year 1-Year 6.
The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

Pay - Between £88-110 per day
Hours - 08.30-15:30
Contract - Full-time until Christmas with view of extension to end of academic year 2027.
Start Date - ASAP
Location - Sunderland

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional references that cover the last two years

About Prospero:

Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.

If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply ASAP as the School are looking to appoint promptly!

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