KS2 Teaching Assistant - Flexible Hours, CPD & Team

AMA Admin; Oldham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible days

CPD courses via Milk Academy

Free PSHE lesson plans

Educator wellbeing resources

Supportive school network

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Primary KS2 Teaching Assistant to support learning across year groups in a welcoming primary school in Oldham. The role is day-to-day, short-term or long-term and starts in September. This is a temporary position.

You will work with individuals and small groups, assist the class teacher, and help foster a calm, inclusive classroom. A Level 2/3 TA qualification and recent school experience are required, with SEND experience desirable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning - Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning 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.

Skills

TA qualification

Experience in education

SEND experience

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Passion for children

Team player

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Primary KS2 Teaching Assistant to support learning across year groups in a welcoming primary school in Oldham. The role is day-to-day, short-term or long-term and starts in September. This is a temporary position.

You will work with individuals and small groups, assist the class teacher, and help foster a calm, inclusive classroom. A Level 2/3 TA qualification and recent school experience are required, with SEND experience desirable.