Teaching Assistant

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Tees Valley is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners at River Tees Hospital School. The ideal candidate will help implement educational programmes, assist teaching staff, and ensure a nurturing environment for all students. Candidates should be organised, self-motivated, and resilient, ready to embrace the daily challenges of working in an educational setting. This role plays a crucial part in the academic success of learners, allowing them to thrive and achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• Must be organised and self-motivated.
• Resilient individual who embraces change.
• Able to work collaboratively with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement work programmes with individuals/groups.
• Assist the teacher in planning and managing resources.
• Supervise whole classes when needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Resilience

Ability to work under supervision

Job description

Overview

As a school, we recognise the pivotal role of effective and efficient management in ensuring a high-quality educational experience for our learners. Many of our learners face challenges in their lives, and strong leadership provides an essential opportunity for stability, support, and well‑being. Our wider staff teams demonstrate their commitment to Changing Lives by ensuring that every facet of every young person’s school experience is excellent.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual who shares our passion and understanding regarding the importance of providing a secure and nurturing environment where our learners can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The right candidate will believe in holistic and relational support for our learners, ensuring they develop skills that will benefit them in the future. As an exceptional Teaching Assistant, you will play an essential role in ensuring every learner can succeed.

The Trust currently operates 5 schools across two main geographical areas (Gateshead and Middlesbrough). This role is based in River Tees Hospital School, which is based in Middlesbrough.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be organised, self‑motivated, and resilient. You’ll be the sort of person who embraces change, loves a challenge, and enjoys working in a role where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

The role of Teaching Assistant at River Tees Academies involves working under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources. Staff may also supervise whole classes occasionally e.g. during short‑term absence of teacher or for regular short periods with teacher’s planning provided.