141 Educators jobs in Sunderland

Do you want to contribute to creating ripples of positive change in the world of education?

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 are looking for committed EYFS Practitioners/Educators in Gateshead and surrounding areas to complement our team of educators. 

• Are you passionate about Early Years Education?
• Do you have the ability to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe? 
• Do you know how to promote teaching and learning to help children thrive and to give them a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide a foundation for good future progress through school and life?

If you answered yes, then Ripple Education could be the community of educators for you.

With Ripple Education, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills as an educator and receive bespoke support and training, whilst becoming a valued and respected member of the Ripple community.

Our Senior Leadership Team consists of friendly, experienced teachers who are passionate about education. With children, schools, and teachers at the heart of everything we do, we have built and continue to grow Ripple Education. Our goal is to provide schools with the reassurance that our team of educators will make positive contributions to children’s achievements and to a school’s success.

We encourage you to learn more about our ethos on our website,

If Ripple Education's ethos resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification 

Minimum Essential Requirements 

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

Experience/Qualifications

• Hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion of staffing ratios.

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  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, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Any candidates seeking work with Ripple Education must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools. Please read the Ripple Education Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Policy on our website to understand our commitment to comply with the highest standards at each stage of the recruitment process. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment.

Join our team and be a part of the community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the children of the North East.

Do you want to contribute to creating ripples of positive change in the world of education?

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 are looking for committed EYFS Practitioners/Educators in Morpeth and surrounding areas to complement our team of educators. 

• Are you passionate about Early Years Education?
• Do you have the ability to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe? 
• Do you know how to promote teaching and learning to help children thrive and to give them a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide a foundation for good future progress through school and life?

If you answered yes, then Ripple Education could be the community of educators for you.

With Ripple Education, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills as an educator and receive bespoke support and training, whilst becoming a valued and respected member of the Ripple community.

Our Senior Leadership Team consists of friendly, experienced teachers who are passionate about education. With children, schools, and teachers at the heart of everything we do, we have built and continue to grow Ripple Education. Our goal is to provide schools with the reassurance that our team of educators will make positive contributions to children’s achievements and to a school’s success.

We encourage you to learn more about our ethos on our website,

If Ripple Education's ethos resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification 

Minimum Essential Requirements 

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

Experience/Qualifications

• Hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion of staffing ratios.

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  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, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Any candidates seeking work with Ripple Education must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools. Please read the Ripple Education Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Policy on our website to understand our commitment to comply with the highest standards at each stage of the recruitment process. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment.

Join our team and be a part of the community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the children of the North East.

Do you want to contribute to creating ripples of positive change in the world of education?

Ripple 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 are looking for committed Early Years Educators in Sunderland to complement our team of educators. 

• Are you passionate about Early Years Education?
• Do you have the ability to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe? 
• Do you know how to promote teaching and learning to help children thrive and to give them a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide a foundation for good future progress through school and life?

If you answered yes, then Ripple Education could be the community of educators for you.

With Ripple Education, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills as an educator and receive bespoke support and training, whilst becoming a valued and respected member of the Ripple community.

Our Senior Leadership Team consists of friendly, experienced teachers who are passionate about education. With children, schools, and teachers at the heart of everything we do, we have built and continue to grow Ripple Education. Our goal is to provide schools with the reassurance that our team of educators will make positive contributions to children’s achievements and to a school’s success.

We encourage you to learn more about our ethos on our website,

If Ripple Education's ethos resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification 

Minimum Essential Requirements 

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

Experience/Qualifications

• Hold a qualification that meets the approved ‘full and relevant’ criteria for Early Years qualifications and inclusion of staffing ratios.

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  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, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Any candidates seeking work with Ripple Education must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools. Please read the Ripple Education Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Policy on our website to understand our commitment to comply with the highest standards at each stage of the recruitment process. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment.

Join our team and be a part of the community dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the children of the North East.

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Full Time Teaching Assistant to support in a Primary school in the TS25 area from November 2025 working across all years.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about working with children and making a difference in the classroom, working to support the whole class and alongside the class teacher

Position Details:

• Working Days: Monday to Friday, every week
• Start Date: November 2025
• End Date: July 2026
• Potential to become long term/permanent depending on the needs of the school 

Key Requirements:

• Experience supporting in a primary or junior school environment is desirable.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS or be willing to purchase one as part of our registration process.
• A proactive and positive attitude, ready to work closely with teachers and students.

Start your journey with Vision for Education and help shape the future of young learners!

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

-    Experience of working with primary school aged children

-    A passion for the progress of primary school pupils

-    An ability to work as part of a team

-         Valid photo ID - Driving Licence/Provisional and Valid Passport

What we offer 

As a teaching assistant, part of our team, you benefit from: 

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. 
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability). 
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions. 
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• 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. 

 
How to apply

 
If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call the Teesside Primary branch on (phone number removed) or email an updated CV to (url removed) 

#visionsupport

TeacherActive, one of the UKs largest leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with a number of Primary Schools across Middlesbrough. We are committed to providing our schools with dedicated, passionate and quality Teaching Assistants, as well as providing specialist in-house Career Progression Development opportunities to help maintain our high standards.

Whether you are a Teaching Assistant who is looking for day-to-day supply, long-term or permanent roles, our expert team of consultants work with a variety of settings and will be there 24/7 to help you along with our online, easy onboarding process.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants around Middlesbrough with the following:

• Level 2/3 "Supporting teaching and learning in schools" or similar qualifications.
• Experience working across Key Stage 1 / KS1, Key Stage 2 / KS2 or both.
• A working knowledge of SEND within education.
• A passion for supporting children in education.
• Exceptional classroom management skills.
• Driving licence is preferred, but not essential.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

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 hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: (url removed)

PHONE: (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.

INDEED REF: CERAO

Location: Darlington

Pay: 89 to 135 per day

A large Multi-Academy Trust in Darlington are looking for some Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) to help support students in their schools. The role is working on a 1 to 1 basis, working with students with SEN needs, in two of their primary schools. The role starts in November 2025 and will run until the Easter break in the first instance. They will look to offer permanent positions, depending on staff suitability.

It is essential that you have experience working with children or young adults, within the SEN or care sector.

To be considered for this position of Teaching Assistant (TA) / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you must have:
*Experience of group management of school-aged children;
*Shown commitment to learning and development of pupils;
*Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff and students.

As part of the CER Education team you will benefit from:

*Industry leading pay;
*Excellent opportunities for CPD Training;

*Guaranteed pay contracts;
*Opportunity to join our Team-Teach training scheme as applicable;

If you have the relevant skill-set for this role, please apply below.

INDEED REF: CERAO

Location: Stockton

Pay: 89 to 135 per day

A large Multi-Academy Trust in Stockton are looking for some Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) to help support students in their schools. The role is working on a 1 to 1 basis, working with students with SEN needs, in two of their primary schools. The role starts in November 2025 and will run until the Easter break in the first instance. They will look to offer permanent positions, depending on staff suitability.

It is essential that you have experience working with children or young adults, within the SEN or care sector.

To be considered for this position of Teaching Assistant (TA) / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you must have:
*Experience of group management of school-aged children;
*Shown commitment to learning and development of pupils;
*Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff and students.

As part of the CER Education team you will benefit from:

*Industry leading pay;
*Excellent opportunities for CPD Training;

*Guaranteed pay contracts;
*Opportunity to join our Team-Teach training scheme as applicable;

If you have the relevant skill-set for this role, please apply below.

INDEED REF: CERAO

Location: Hartlepool

Pay: 89 to 135 per day

A large Multi-Academy Trust in Hartlepool are looking for some Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) to help support students in their schools. The role is working on a 1 to 1 basis, working with students with SEN needs. The role starts in November 2025 and will run until the Easter break in the first instance. They will look to offer permanent positions, depending on staff suitability.

It is essential that you have experience working with children or young adults, within the SEN or care sector.

To be considered for this position of Teaching Assistant (TA) / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) you must have:
*Experience of group management of school-aged children;
*Shown commitment to learning and development of pupils;
*Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff and students.

As part of the CER Education team you will benefit from:

*Industry leading pay;
*Excellent opportunities for CPD Training;

*Guaranteed pay contracts;
*Opportunity to join our Team-Teach training scheme as applicable;

If you have the relevant skill-set for this role, please apply below.