Primary Teaching Assistant: Flexible & Impactful Support

AMA Admin; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APSCo Compliance+

Flexible days and hours

Culture-matched placements

CPD courses before placement

Free PSHE resources

Educator Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a Rochdale primary school on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis, starting in September. The role is temporary and offers a supportive, child-friendly environment within a caring school community.

You will support pupils with learning, assist the class teacher, help manage behaviour, promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding, and work flexibly as part of the school team to meet diverse classroom needs.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Recent experience in a school/education setting
• Experience supporting children with a range of abilities including SEND is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, flexible and positive approach to supporting learning
• Genuine passion for working with children and helping them succeed

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning: work with individuals and small groups, reinforce learning and provide extra support when needed
• Assist the class teacher: help with classroom activities, resource prep, displays and day-to-day organisation
• Support positive behaviour: encourage good behaviour and follow school policies to maintain a calm, safe environment
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding: monitor wellbeing and follow safeguarding procedures
• Work flexibly as part of the school team: adapt to different classrooms, year groups and routines, communicating effectively with staff

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Flexible

Education

Level 2 or 3 TA qualification

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a Rochdale primary school on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis, starting in September. The role is temporary and offers a supportive, child-friendly environment within a caring school community.

You will support pupils with learning, assist the class teacher, help manage behaviour, promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding, and work flexibly as part of the school team to meet diverse classroom needs.