Primary Intervention Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Training & development

Wellbeing support

24/7 consultant

Referral programme

Progression to permanent role

Job summary

Milk Education are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead to recruit a Primary Intervention Support Assistant from September. You will support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:30pm with full-time and part-time opportunities, and pay is £107.71 per day. A recent experience with primary-aged children and a safeguarding-focused approach are

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children in a school or educational setting.
• Experience delivering interventions or supporting pupils with additional learning needs is desirable.
• Positive, patient and proactive approach to supporting children's learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Must live locally to Gateshead or be able to commute daily—no relocation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted intervention sessions in literacy and numeracy to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils who require additional help to access the curriculum.
• Work alongside the class teacher to reinforce learning and monitor progress.
• Prepare learning resources and adapt activities to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Build positive relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Patience

Job description

Job Title: Primary Intervention Support Assistant

Location: Gateshead

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Full-time & Part-time opportunities available)

Start: September

Pay: £107.71 per day

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you enjoy working with pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups to build confidence and accelerate their learning?

Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead to recruit a Primary Intervention Support Assistant to join their dedicated team from September. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require additional academic, social, or emotional support, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Primary Intervention Support Assistant - Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver targeted intervention sessions in literacy and numeracy to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils who require additional help to access the curriculum.
• Work alongside the class teacher to reinforce learning and monitor progress.
• Prepare learning resources and adapt activities to meet pupils' individual needs.

Pupil Support & Wellbeing

• Build positive relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, and senior leaders.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Primary Intervention Support Assistant - Essential Criteria

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children in a school or educational setting.
• Experience delivering interventions or supporting pupils with additional learning needs is desirable.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach to supporting children's learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Must live locally to Gateshead or be able to commute daily—no relocation.

Primary Intervention Support Assistant - Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Free training and development opportunities.
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant.
• Referral programme.
• Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role.