Early Years Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Supportive school environment

Multi-year placement opportunities

Professional development & dedicated辅

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an Early Years Teaching Assistant in Shiremoor to support children during key development stages. You will assist the class teacher with engaging activities, promote social and educational development, and help children gain confidence through play-based learning.

Ideal candidates have EY or primary setting experience, strong organisation, and a positive, flexible approach to school life. The role offers ongoing professional development and support.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting young children’s learning and development.
• Experience in Early Years or primary setting is preferred.
• Strong organisational and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Encourage social, emotional, and educational development through play.
• Promote positive behaviour and help children build confidence and independence.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and school policies are followed.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help children reach their potential.

Skills

Passion for children’s learning

Organisational & time management

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Level 4 Teaching Assistant

Early Years qualification

Job description

If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge as an Early Years Teaching Assistant in Shiremoor, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us in making a positive difference to children’s education by supporting young learners during the most important stages of their development.

If you’re a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant who is ready to get stuck in, we’d love to hear from you. Become part of a supportive team where your enthusiasm, dedication, and skills will help shape bright futures every day.

About the role?

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Encourage children’s social, emotional, and educational development through play-based learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and help children develop confidence and independence.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and school policies are always followed.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help children reach their full potential.

About you?

• A genuine passion for supporting young children’s learning and development.
• Previous experience working within an Early Years or primary school setting.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A Level 3 or Level 4 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification (desirable or essential, depending on the role).
• A positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life.

What do we offer?

Benefits of Milk are:

• Competitive Pay Rates.
• A support and welcoming school environment.
• The opportunity to gain experience across multiple year groups.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement.
• Potential for a permanent position within the school.

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.