Teaching Assistant


Company:	TeacherActive Ltd
Salary:	£90 to £100 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NE66 1NQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Teaching Assistant

Alnwick

ASAP

£90 - £100 per day

Do you enjoy being the person who helps a pupil finally understand something they have been struggling with?

Are you confident supporting children with different abilities and learning styles across KS1 and KS2?

Could you bring energy, patience and consistency to a busy primary classroom?

TeacherActive is supporting a mainstream primary school in Alnwick with the recruitment of a Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school is looking for someone who enjoys working closely with children and can quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

This is a long-term Teaching Assistant role starting ASAP, with opportunities to support different classes across KS1 and KS2. You will work alongside class teachers to provide one-to-one and small group support, assist with learning activities, encourage pupil engagement and help maintain positive behaviour throughout the school day.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children

• Experience supporting pupils across KS1 and/or KS2

• The confidence to support learning individually and within small groups

• Good communication and behaviour management skills

• A caring, reliable and proactive approach to supporting children

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you're an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant ready to get stuck into a long-term role in Alnwick, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.

Michael Puckering

michael.puckering@teacheractive.com

0191 580 7888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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