Early Years Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Consett; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

APSCo compliant

Flexible days

CPD opportunities

Supportive consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage One class in a North Durham primary school. This role is ideal for someone aiming to gain practical experience in early years education.

You will help pupils develop communication and self-management skills, provide one-to-one or small group support, and assist with engaging lessons while upholding safeguarding policies. We offer training, ongoing support, and flexible opportunities within a community of

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for supporting children's learning
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence by helping pupils develop communication and self-management skills
• Supporting learners by providing one-to-one or small group assistance
• Inspire children to engage in lessons consistently
• Maintaining safeguarding and confidentiality, following school policies

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 2/3 childcare or education qualification

Job description

Early Years - Teaching Assistant

Did you study to be an Early Years Practitioner? Are you looking for practical experience?

We have an opportunity for an Early Years based Teaching Assistant to join Key Stage One in a Primary School based in North Durham. This isa great role for someone who wants to become a familiar face in schools that value consistency.

Main Responsibilities:

• Encouraging independence by helping pupils develop communication and self-management skills
• Supporting learners by providing one-to-one or small group assistance
• Inspire children to engage in lessons consistently
• Maintaining safeguarding and confidentiality, following school policies

Requirements or Skills:

• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for supporting children's learning
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting (preferred)

Milk Education is more than a supply partner -we'rea community for educators.

Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.It'sa great role for someone who wants to become a familiar face in schools that values consistency.

Benefits of working with Milk Education:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing,enrichmentand community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

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 equalopportunitiesemployer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexualorientationor 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.