Primary Teaching Assistant - Shildon

AMA Admin; Shildon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting caring Primary Teaching Assistants to join welcoming schools in Shildon and surrounding areas for September 2026. Whether you are an experienced TA or have experience with children and are looking to develop your career in education, we have long-term and full-time opportunities with potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will support teachers and pupils across the Primary age range, helping deliver engaging lessons, and contributing to a positive

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within a Primary School setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and teamwork skills.
• Patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Passion for helping children learn.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Assist with targeted interventions and learning activities.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.
• Support classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Patience and nurturing

Primary school setting

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Shildon

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Shildon and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or have experience working with children and are looking to develop your career within education, we'd love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term and full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You'll play a key role in supporting teachers and pupils across the Primary age range, helping deliver engaging learning, supporting pupil development, and contributing to a positive classroom environment where every child can succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Assist with targeted interventions and learning activities.
• Support pupils with their academic, social, and emotional development.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team.
• Support classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Experience within a Primary School setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and teamwork skills.
• Confident supporting learning on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Passion for helping c