Primary Teaching Assistant - Growth & CPD Opportunities

Milk Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Milk Academy CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming South Manchester primary school. You will support learning, foster an inclusive classroom, and help pupils reach their potential.

You'll work closely with class teachers, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and contribute to phonics, literacy and numeracy interventions, while developing professionally through Milk Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, tutoring, coaching or similar setting (desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons across the primary curriculum
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils who require additional assistance
• Deliver targeted interventions in phonics, literacy and numeracy
• Support pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning
• Promote positive behaviour and contribute to pupil wellbeing
• Help prepare and organise classroom resources and learning materials
• Support the maintenance of a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers where appropriate
• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs of pupils

Skills

Communication

Patience

Team player

Student engagement

Education

Relevant qualification or degree

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming South Manchester primary school. You will support learning, foster an inclusive classroom, and help pupils reach their potential.

You'll work closely with class teachers, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and contribute to phonics, literacy and numeracy interventions, while developing professionally through Milk Academy.