At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 6 pupils in their transition to secondary school and boost their confidence.
- Company: Join a welcoming primary school in Whickham, Gateshead with a dedicated team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health support, free training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with strong community values and commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with primary-aged children and a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.
The predicted salary is between 30285 - 37015 £ per year.
Location: Whickham, Gateshead
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start: September
Pay: £107.71 per day
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary school? Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Whickham, Gateshead, to appoint a Year 6 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with Key Stage 2 pupils and is committed to helping children develop their confidence, independence and academic skills.
Essential Criteria
- Recent experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within Key Stage 2
- Experience supporting pupils in Year 6 would be desirable
- A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification
- A positive, patient and proactive approach to supporting learning
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Must live locally to Gateshead - no relocation
Benefits
- Excellent rates of pay
- Health and wellbeing support
- Free training and development opportunities
- 24/7 access to your personal consultant
- Referral programme
- Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All 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 persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Year 6 Teaching Assistant in Gateshead employer: AMA Admin
Milk Education is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Teaching Assistants in Whickham, Gateshead. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free training and development opportunities, as well as health and wellbeing support, we ensure our staff feel valued and empowered. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of primary-aged children while enjoying a collaborative work culture that prioritises safeguarding and inclusivity.
