KS1 Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Oldham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast registration process

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

CPD courses

PSHE resources

Educator wellbeing resources

School handover pack

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Primary KS1 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming Primary School in Oldham, starting in September. The role is day-to-day, short-term or long-term and temporary.

You will support pupils with learning, assist the class teacher, and help foster a positive, safeguarding-conscious classroom culture within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Recent experience in a school or education setting.
• Experience supporting children with diverse needs including SEND is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, flexible and positive approach to supporting learning.
• Genuine passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of a supportive school team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning in small groups and individually.
• Assist the class teacher with activities, resources, displays and day-to-day classroom organisation.
• Support positive behaviour and follow school policies to create a calm learning environment.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding in line with procedures.
• Work flexibly as part of the school team across classrooms and year groups.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Flexible

Team player

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

Tools

None

Job description

Primary KS1 Teaching Assistant

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a Primary KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Oldham on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis Starting in September. This role is temporary.

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a Primary KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Oldham on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis Starting in September. This role is temporary.

You'll be joining a Welcoming and Supportive Primary School where pupil wellbeing, positive relationships and a strong sense of community are at the heart of everyday school life. The school is committed to creating a nurturing learning environment where children feel valued, supported and encouraged to thrive.

This is a great opportunity to become a familiar and trusted face within a school that values consistency, teamwork and strong relationships. With a positive staff culture and a close-knit community, you'll play an important part in supporting pupils and contributing to a welcoming school environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Support pupils with learning - Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning, explain activities, and provide additional support where needed.
• Assist the class teacher - Help with classroom activities, preparation of resources, displays, and general day-to-day classroom organisation.
• Support positive behaviour - Encourage good behaviour, follow the school's behaviour policies, and help create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding - Support pupils' emotional and physical wellbeing, remain alert to safeguarding concerns, and follow school procedures appropriately.
• Work flexibly as part of the school team - Adapt quickly to different classrooms, year groups, routines, and teaching styles while communicating effectively with teachers and other staff.

Requirements or Skills:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting
• Experience supporting children with a range of abilities and needs (including SEND is desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting learning
• A genuine passion for working with children and desire to see them succeed.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of the supportive school team

Benefits:

• 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, enrichment and 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 &