Graduate Primary TA: Impactful Classroom Support

AMA Admin; Oldham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Flexible days and hours

APSCo compliant safety standards

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to support a Primary School in Oldham from September. The role can be day-to-day, short-term or long-term and is temporary.

This is ideal for a recent graduate seeking hands-on classroom experience before teacher training. Previous school experience is desirable but not essential, with a focus on developing classroom, communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in a relevant subject such as psychology, childhood studies, education studies, sociology, etc.
• Genuine interest in education and a desire to develop a career working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting learning.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of the supportive school team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning - Work alongside the class teacher to support engaging and inclusive lessons, helping pupils access the curriculum and develop their academic skills.
• Provide targeted pupil support- Deliver effective 1:1 and small-group support, including interventions designed to strengthen literacy, numeracy, confidence, and independent learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and development- Build positive relationships with pupils, encourage confidence and resilience, and support positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day.
• Support pupils' wider development- Contribute to pupils' social, emotional, and academic development, providing appropriate encouragement and support for children with additional needs where required.
• Work collaboratively with school staff- Work closely with teachers, teaching assistants, and the wider school team to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment, while adapting to the needs of different pupils and classroom settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Psychology / Education / Childhood Studies

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Graduate Primary Teaching Assistant to support a Primary School in Oldham from September. The role can be day-to-day, short-term or long-term and is temporary.

This is ideal for a recent graduate seeking hands-on classroom experience before teacher training. Previous school experience is desirable but not essential, with a focus on developing classroom, communication and interpersonal skills.