Primary Teaching Assistant (Level 2+) - Flexible 1:1 & SEND

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

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.