Primary School Teaching Assistant
Location: Gateshead
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: September
Pay: £107.71 per day
Milk Education is working with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead to recruit a dedicated Primary School Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children in their learning and development while becoming part of a friendly and supportive school community.
Primary School Teaching Assistant - Responsibilities
- Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities
- Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
- Help pupils develop their literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum skills
- Encourage positive behaviour and active engagement in learning
- Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development
- Prepare learning resources and help maintain an organised classroom environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to monitor pupil progress
- Follow safeguarding procedures and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment
Primary School Teaching Assistant - Criteria
- Recent experience working with primary-aged children
- A Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
- A positive, patient and proactive approach to supporting learning
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Local to Gateshead or surrounding areas - no relocation
Primary School Teaching Assistant - Why Join Milk Education?
Milk Education is a purpose-driven, eco-friendly education agency with a mission to be the most rewarding agency to work with and for. If you're ready to make a positive impact in a welcoming primary school in Gateshead, we'd love to hear from you.
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Free training and CPD opportunities
- Health and wellbeing support
- 24/7 access to your dedicated consultant
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- Ongoing support if you're looking to secure a permanent school role
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited and follow the highest standards of safer recruitment. All successful applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website.
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