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Teaching Personnel

£94 - 105 per day

Chester-le-Street

Temporary | Part Time

01/05/2026

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Location: Chester-le-Street
Role: Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant
Type: Supply (Summer Term), with potential extension to September

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a specialist behavioural unit in Chester-le-Street to recruit a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant on a supply basis across the summer term, with the possibility of continuing into September.

This role is ideal for a confident and resilient Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs in a structured and nurturing setting.

  • Support KS2 pupils within a behavioural or alternative provision setting
  • Work closely with the class teacher and support staff to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour
  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning and behaviour plans
  • Help pupils engage positively with learning and develop emotional regulation skills
  • Create a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment
  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in KS2
  • Experience supporting pupils with behavioural needs (SEMH) is highly desirable
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Weekly pay with competitive rates
  • Flexible supply work to suit your availability
  • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to a wide network of schools and specialist provisions
  • Opportunity for roles to become longer-term or permanent

If you’re a motivated KS2 Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a supportive behavioural setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel to discuss the role in more detail.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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