Year 4 Teaching Assistant
CV-LibrarySunderland, Tyne & WearcontractPosted: 4 September 2026
Apply NowWe are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in Sunderland, working specifically within a Year 4 class.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking to make a positive difference to their learning, confidence and development.
The Role
As a Year 4 Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Work closely with the class teacher to support the Year 4 class.
* Provide support to pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
* Work with individual pupils and small groups where additional support is required.
* Help deliver catch-up activities and targeted interventions.
* Support children with their reading, writing, maths and wider learning.
* Encourage pupils to become more confident and independent learners.
* Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
* Assist with classroom preparation and other general teaching assistant duties.
About You
The school is looking for someone who is:
* Caring, patient and enthusiastic about working with children.
* Confident supporting pupils in a primary school environment.
* Able to build positive relationships with children and staff.
* Reliable, proactive and willing to get involved.
* Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.
* Able to work effectively as part of a team.
* No formal qualifications are required, although a Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
* Previous experience working with children or within a school setting would be advantageous.
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive primary school in Sunderland and become an important part of a Year 4 classroom.
If you're enthusiastic, caring and keen to help children thrive, we would love to hear from you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is looking to make a positive difference to their learning, confidence and development.
The Role
As a Year 4 Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Work closely with the class teacher to support the Year 4 class.
* Provide support to pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
* Work with individual pupils and small groups where additional support is required.
* Help deliver catch-up activities and targeted interventions.
* Support children with their reading, writing, maths and wider learning.
* Encourage pupils to become more confident and independent learners.
* Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
* Assist with classroom preparation and other general teaching assistant duties.
About You
The school is looking for someone who is:
* Caring, patient and enthusiastic about working with children.
* Confident supporting pupils in a primary school environment.
* Able to build positive relationships with children and staff.
* Reliable, proactive and willing to get involved.
* Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.
* Able to work effectively as part of a team.
* No formal qualifications are required, although a Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
* Previous experience working with children or within a school setting would be advantageous.
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive primary school in Sunderland and become an important part of a Year 4 classroom.
If you're enthusiastic, caring and keen to help children thrive, we would love to hear from you