Primary Teaching Assistant (TA)

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

Primary Teaching Assistant

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a Primary Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Rochdale on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis Starting in September. This role is temporary.

You'll be joining a Caring and Aspirational Primary School, where high expectations are combined with a supportive approach to help every pupil achieve their potential. The school aims to create a safe and engaging environment where children are encouraged to be curious, independent and enthusiastic about learning.

The school places real importance on Ambition, Perseverance and Responsibility, helping pupils develop the confidence to embrace challenges and learn from their experiences.

This is an opportunity to become part of a positive school community where staff work together to create meaningful learning experiences and support the development of well-rounded, confident children.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Support pupils with learning - Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning, explain activities, and provide additional support where needed.
• Assist the class teacher - Help with classroom activities, preparation of resources, displays, and general day-to-day classroom organisation.
• Support positive behaviour - Encourage good behaviour, follow the school's behaviour policies, and help create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding - Support pupils' emotional and physical wellbeing, remain alert to safeguarding concerns, and follow school procedures appropriately.
• Work flexibly as part of the school team - Adapt quickly to different classrooms, year groups, routines, and teaching styles while communicating effectively with teachers and other staff.

Requirements or Skills:

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
• Recent experience working in a school or education setting
• Experience supporting children with a range of abilities and needs (including SEND is desirable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting learning
• A genuine passion for working with children and desire to see them succeed.
• Comfortable working collaboratively as part of the supportive school team

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger im