KS1 Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible days & hours

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

CPD courses before placement

Free PSHE lesson plans

Educator wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for a Primary KS1 Teaching Assistant to support learning in a welcoming Rochdale primary school. The role is offered on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis, with a September start and temporary status.

You'll work with pupils individually and in small groups, assist the class teacher, promote wellbeing and safeguarding, and contribute to a calm, inclusive learning environment within a supportive school team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, including individuals and small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with classroom activities and resource preparation.
• Support positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding according to school procedures.
• Adapt to different classrooms, year groups and teaching styles as part of the school team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Proactive & flexible

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 2/3 qualification

Job description

Primary KS1 Teaching Assistant

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 Rochdaleon a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis Starting in September. This role is temporary.

You'll be joining a Welcoming and Nurturing School, focused on creating supportive learning environments and promoting pupil wellbeing.

This is a great opportunity for a Newly Qualified or Experienced primary teaching assistant to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You'll be joining a Supportive Primary School that puts wellbeing and community at the center of everything they do. It's a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.

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 - so you walk in ready on day one.