Child Development Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Free training and development

Referral programme

Progression to permanent role

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Child Development Support Assistant for a welcoming Gateshead primary school from September. You will support children’s social, emotional, behavioral, and academic development in small groups and one-to-one sessions, helping them build confidence and essential life skills.

The role involves working closely with teachers and other staff to create an inclusive learning environment and progress pupils’ learning. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children in a school, childcare, or educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting children's development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Must live locally to Gateshead or be able to commute daily—no relocation.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to encourage their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Deliver targeted interventions that help pupils build confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Work alongside teachers to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage participation and engagement across the curriculum.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children in developing emotional regulation, communication, and social skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and provide consistent encouragement.
• Help create a safe, nurturing learning environment where every child can succeed.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.

Skills

Experience with primary-aged children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Job Title: Child Development Support Assistant

Location: Whickham
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Full-time & Part-time opportunities available)
Start: September
Pay: £107.71 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children's development and helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom? Do you enjoy building positive relationships and making a real difference to pupils who need additional support?

Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead to recruit a Child Development Support Assistant to join their dedicated team from September. This rewarding role involves supporting children with their social, emotional, behavioural, and academic development, helping them build confidence, develop key life skills, and achieve their full potential.

Child Development Support Assistant - Key Responsibilities

Child Development & Learning

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to encourage their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Deliver targeted interventions that help pupils build confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Work alongside teachers to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage participation and engagement across the curriculum.

Pupil Wellbeing

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children in developing emotional regulation, communication, and social skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and provide consistent encouragement.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide regular feedback to teaching staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Child Development Support Assistant - Essential Criteria

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children in a school, childcare, or educational setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, or additional needs is desirable.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting children's development.
• Excellent 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 or be able to commute daily—no relocation.

Child Development Support Assistant - Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• 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.