About the role
Early Years Learning Support Assistant (Full-Time, Temporary)
South Shields
£444.60- £450 per week (salary is dependent upon experience and/or qualifications)
September 2025 – July 2026
The School and Role
We are looking for a full-time Learning Support Assistant on behalf of a small primary school in South Shields. The successful Learning Support Assistant will be expected to deliver both general and one-to-one support, working as part of an established team, primarily in Early Years section of the school. The role would be Monday to Friday, 08.30am – 3.30pm. This school operates within an ethos emphasising the creation of a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children. The school is ideally seeking a Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistant who has experience working with young children with special educational needs and disabilities, however would be open to other qualifications and experience if relevant.
Note: If you are interested in similar part-time roles in the South Tyneside area, but the hours for this role do not suit you, please apply for this job and mention this to your Recruitment Consultant at first contact.
Requirements
The desired Learning Support Assistant will have;
1. Experience of working with Early Years Foundation Stage aged children
2. Experience of working 1:1, with pupils with SEND
3. Experience delivering small group interventions and support
4. A passion for ensuring the progress of pupils
5. A good ability to work as part of a team
6. Ideally Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, however candidates with other relevant qualifications/ experience are encouraged to apply
What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:
7. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
8. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
9. Social and networking events.
10. Pension contributions.
11. CPD to help with your professional development.
12. Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.