Are you an energetic and devoted teaching assistant specialising in primary education in the Northumberland?
Ripple Education exists to place the right person, not just a person, in every school and nursery. We are committed to doing what is best for children, not what is easiest for us. We bring integrity, quality and heart to education recruitment in the North East.
We’re currently looking for dedicated Level 3 qualified Primary Teaching Assistants across Northumberland to join our team of educators. If you possess a strong passion for education, the ability to uphold high teaching and learning standards, and the skills to foster trusting relationships, while contributing to an enjoyable and meaningful learning process, we invite you to explore your options with the Ripple Education community.
Ripple Education provides opportunities for skills development, personalised support and training, making you a valued and respected member of our community.
Our Senior Leadership Team is comprised of experienced teachers who are here to support you in your new role every step of the way.
At Ripple Education we work together to make positive contributions to children’s achievements and a school’s success.
Explore our ethos further on our website, www.rippleeducation.co.uk
If our ethos aligns with your values, we eagerly await your application.
Person Specification

Minimum Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of 2 references
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant / Level 6 Qualification - Degree
• Experience working in a primary school

Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children
• Support the school staff to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of a school
• Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils.
• To implement the daily routine
• When directed, plan and implement age-appropriate activities, in conjunction with other staff
• Assisting children in personal/intimate care
• Regularly evaluate children’s development and keep records as appropriate, as directed by the teacher
• Liaise with parents/carers of children, only when directed by a school’s class teacher
• Uphold the Ripple Education ethos and all safeguarding requirements, including ensuring that children are supervised at all times.
• To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children at each stage of development

Work Related Circumstances

• Ability to work flexibly
• Participate in training
• A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

Ripple Education Benefits

• Staff social events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Flexitime
• Pension
• Holiday Pay

How To Apply
Option 1: Send us your CV for review. Once our team has reviewed your CV, we will send you an application form to complete and return.

Option 2: Send us an Application Form directly.

• Follow this link https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education to complete and apply.

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, we require an application form prior to interview.
Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must fully engage with our rigorous recruitment process before consideration for any placement or assignment.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting our staff to share this commitment.
Together, let’s create ripples of positivity in the world of education and supply

• To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for children
• Support the school staff to facilitate the active participation of children in the academic and social activities of a school
• Contribute to raising standards of achievement for all pupils.
• To implement the daily routine
• When directed, plan and implement age-appropriate activities, in conjunction with other staff
• Assisting children in personal/intimate care
• Regularly evaluate children’s development and keep records as appropriate, as directed by the teacher
• Liaise with parents/carers of children, only when directed by a school’s class teacher
• Uphold the Ripple Education ethos and all safeguarding requirements, including ensuring that children are supervised at all times.
• To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children at each stage of developmen