Teaching Assistants Wanted – KS1 General Support – Chester-Le-Street Are you passionate about helping young children thrive? Do you want to make a real difference in a KS1 classroom? We’re looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join fantastic primary schools in Chester-Le-Street to support Year 1 and Year 2 pupils. What you’ll be doing: Assisting teachers with delivering lessons and supporting small groups Helping children develop key skills in literacy, numeracy, and social interaction Supporting pupils with additional needs and promoting positive behaviour Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment What we’re looking for: A genuine love for working with young children Patience, reliability, and excellent communication skills Previous experience or willingness to learn in a classroom setting (no formal qualification required) Ability to work flexibly as part of a team Why join us? Competitive pay rates and flexible hours Friendly schools with supportive staff and leadership Opportunities for training and career development A chance to build rewarding relationships with children and make a difference every day Ready to support the next generation in Shildon? Apply today to secure your role for September and start your rewarding journey as a KS1 Teaching Assistant! 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website