At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 2 students in their learning and development.
- Company: Join a welcoming primary school in Gateshead with a dedicated team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health support, free training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with a focus on safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with primary-aged children and a teaching assistant qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
Location: Gateshead
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start: September
Pay: £107.71 per day
Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting children as they develop key skills and confidence in Key Stage 1? Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead to appoint a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching & Learning
- Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons
- Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
- Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities
- Help prepare learning resources and maintain an organised classroom environment
- Pupil Support & Wellbeing
- Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning
- Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
- Build positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and independence
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
- Teamwork & Professional Practice
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents where appropriate
- Support assessment activities and monitor pupil progress
- Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times
- Contribute positively to the wider school community
Essential Criteria
- Recent experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within Key Stage 1
- A 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
Why Work with Milk Education?
- 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. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Year 2 Teaching Assistant in Gateshead employer: Milk Education
Milk Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Liverpool. With significant progression pathways, generous incentives, and a supportive environment, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with 23 days off annually plus bank holidays.
