Secondary Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across South Tyneside and surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to help students build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Whether you have previous school experience or transferable experience from youth work, care, coaching, mentoring or support roles, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, supportive and positive approach.
• Confidence working with students.
• Professional, reliable and adaptable attitude.
• Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs and SEND.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their goals.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Support positive behaviour and follow school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Teamwork

Flexible

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant

Milk Education is more than a supply partner — we’re a community for educators.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking to make a real difference in a secondary school setting?

Milk Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across South Tyneside and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to help students build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Whether you have previous school experience or transferable experience from youth work, care, coaching, mentoring or support roles, we want to hear from you!

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the classroom
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence
• Support pupils with additional learning needs and SEND
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their goals
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Support positive behaviour and follow school policies and safeguarding procedures

This role is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while developing your skills in education, communication, behaviour support and pastoral care.

Who This Role Is Ideal For

This opportunity is perfect for people who:

• Are passionate about supporting children and young people
• Want to build experience within a secondary school
• Enjoy helping others learn and develop
• Have experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring or similar roles
• Are considering a career in teaching, education, SEND or youth support
• Are looking for flexible full-time or part-time work

Teaching Assistant Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, supportive and positive approach
• Confidence working with students
• Professional, reliable and adaptable attitude
• Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential

Teaching Assistant Rewards

• Competitive rates of pay with opportunities for permanent roles
• Speedy registration and fast-track compliance
• Flexible term-time working: 08:30–15:30, Monday–Friday
• Culture-matched placements in supportive school environments
• Ongoing CPD and training through Milk Education
• FREE lesson planning tools and classroom resources
• FREE wellbeing support and access to our community hub
• School preparation guidance to help you feel confident from day one
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.