Primary Support Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD and professional development

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a dedicated Primary Support Practitioner for a full-time role at a North Tyneside primary school, starting September 2026. The role focuses on practical and learning support across the school day to help pupils feel confident, included and ready to learn.

Responsibilities include assisting with classroom activities, supporting individuals and small groups, and reinforcing learning under the guidance of the class teacher.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational, childcare or support settings.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility and confidence across different age groups.
• Caring, patient and approachable personality.
• Genuine interest in children’s learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during classroom activities and independent work.
• Provide additional support to individuals and small groups.
• Reinforce learning delivered by the class teacher.
• Assist pupils who may require additional encouragement or guidance.
• Support classroom routines and positive behaviour.
• Help prepare resources and learning activities.
• Promote pupil independence and participation.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility across age groups

Caring, patient attitude

Job description

Primary Support Practitioner - North Tyneside

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | September 2026 Start

Milk Education is working with a welcoming primary school in North Tyneside to recruit a dedicated Primary Support Practitioner for a full-time role starting in September 2026.

The successful candidate will provide practical and learning support throughout the school day, helping pupils feel confident, included and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils during classroom activities and independent work
• Provide additional support to individuals and small groups
• Reinforce learning delivered by the class teacher
• Assist pupils who may require additional encouragement or guidance
• Support classroom routines and positive behaviour
• Help prepare resources and learning activities
• Promote pupil independence and participation

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children in an educational, childcare or support setting
• A caring, patient and approachable personality
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and confident working with different age groups
• A genuine interest in children's learning and development

Benefits of Working with Milk Education

• Excellent rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Free CPD and professional development
• Dedicated local consultant
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience working with children, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a North Tyneside primary school this September.