Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Sunderland Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £80 - £100 per day Have you got experience working in a primary setting? Do you want to create a positive learning environment? Do you enjoy supporting children and helping them develop? Teacher Active are looking for a Teaching Assistant in Sunderland. We have opportunities to work within a variety of schools within the area. We create amazing rapport with our schools and support staff to find you the best suitable placements. The schools within the area strive to create a fun learning environment with the aim for every pupil to look forward to learn. We are currently looking for a Teaching Assistant / TA to cover day to day, short-term and long-term placements. This is a great chance to widen your experience and have the excitement of working within local schools. You will have the guaranteed opportunity to support pupils and help them thrive within the school. A successful Teaching assistant will have: SEND TA / SEND Teaching Assistant experience (desirable) Experience of supporting young people on a 1:1 basis (desirable) A good understanding of safeguarding and Child Protection Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months experience in an educational establishment A calm, patient and caring personality In return you can expect excellent benefits and rewards: A dedicated team of consultants available to help you with the on-boarding process. Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply* CPD Courses and Certificates as part of the MyProgression Channel. Referral Scheme when recommending a friend of up to £200* Market leading rates of pay. 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 heard-earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services