LEVEL 2+ QUALIFIED TEACHING ASSISTANT - PRIMARY | DURHAM

AMA Admin; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with temp-to-perm path

Fast-track registration & compliance

Flexible days and hours

Wide network of Primary Schools

Free CPD training

Free lesson plans & teaching resources

Educator wellbeing support

School preparation pack

24/7 personal consultant support

Long-term & permanent opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Level 2+ Qualified Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Durham primary schools from September 2026. You will work across settings providing 1:1 and small-group support, interventions and targeted activities, including SEND support.

This role offers day-to-day supply, long-term placements or potential routes to permanent positions, with flexible days to suit your schedule and access to CPD resources and a strong support network.

Qualifications

• Level 2+ Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in a school setting.
• Experience supporting SEND is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, positive and professional approach.
• Ability to adapt support to individual pupil needs.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Reliable and available for school-based work.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with reading, writing and maths.
• Delivering interventions and targeted learning activities.
• Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning habits.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assisting with creative and practical classroom activities.
• Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Independence

Education

Level 2+ TA qualification

Job description

LEVEL 2+ QUALIFIED TEACHING ASSISTANT - PRIMARY | DURHAM

Durham | September 2026 | Primary Schools | Full-Time & Flexible Opportunities

Milk Education is recruiting Level 2+ Qualified Teaching Assistants to work across welcoming Primary Schools in Durham from September 2026.

We're looking for passionate and reliable TAs who are ready to use their skills and experience to support pupils, work alongside teachers and make a genuine difference every day.

Whether you're looking for day-to-day supply, a long-term placement or a potential route into a permanent position, we can help find an opportunity that suits you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with reading, writing and maths.
• Delivering interventions and targeted learning activities.
• Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive learning habits.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assisting with creative and practical classroom activities.
• Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Level 2 or above Teaching Assistant / Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification.
• Previous experience working with children in a school or education setting.
• Experience supporting SEND is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, positive and professional approach.
• Ability to adapt support to individual pupil needs.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Reliable and available for school-based work.

Why Milk Education?

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Access to a wide network of Primary Schools.
• FREE CPD training.
• FREE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator Wellbeing support.
• School Preparation Pack.
• 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

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