At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils in lessons, deliver engaging interventions, and create a positive learning environment.
- Company: Milk Education, dedicated to inspiring young minds and supporting future educators.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, free training, and career guidance.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term roles and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable classroom experience.
- Qualifications: Degree in any subject and a passion for working with children.
Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant - Durham
Launch Your Career in Education - Inspire Young Minds Every Day
Are you a recent graduate based in or around Durham and considering a career in teaching? Looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting a PGCE or teacher training? This could be the perfect first step.
Milk Education is recruiting Graduate Primary Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming Primary Schools across Durham. Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day work, short-term placements or a long-term opportunity, this role will help you build classroom confidence, develop key skills and make a genuine difference in children's lives.
The Opportunity
This is more than just classroom support—it's your chance to become a positive role model, inspire curiosity and help shape the next generation.
Working alongside experienced teachers, you'll gain first-hand experience of life in a Primary School while supporting pupils to overcome challenges, celebrate achievements and develop a love for learning. Every day is different, giving you the opportunity to build relationships, develop behaviour management skills and discover whether teaching is the right career for you.
Whether your degree is in Education, Psychology, English, Maths, Science, Sport, Performing Arts or another subject, we'd love to hear from graduates with a passion for working with children.
Your Responsibilities
- Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 during lessons.
- Deliver engaging one-to-one and small group interventions.
- Help children build confidence, resilience and independence.
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities.
- Encourage positive behaviour and active participation.
- Help create an inclusive, engaging and supportive learning environment.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
We're Looking For
- A degree (or expected graduation) in any subject.
- A genuine interest in working with children and young people.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Any experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
Why Start Your Career with Milk Education?
- Gain invaluable classroom experience before teacher training.
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Flexible work to fit around your schedule.
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school roles.
- Free CPD including Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour Management through Milk Academy.
- Ongoing career guidance from a dedicated education consultant.
- Access to our network of partnership schools.
- Fast registration process with APSCo Compliance+ accredited recruitment standards.
If you're passionate about education and want to make a real difference while building your experience, we'd love to hear from you.
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