Supply Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 21,217; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £107.71

Flexible work

Opportunities across multiple schools

Health and wellbeing support

Free CPD

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking Supply Teaching Assistants for emergency day-to-day cover in Gateshead starting in September. You’ll support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 with a minimum of three days per week, in schools across the area. The role offers a predictable daily pay of £107.71 and a typical 8:30am–3:30pm schedule.

Ideal candidates will have recent primary experience, a flexible and proactive approach, and strong safeguarding ethics to support learning during staff absences.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Flexible, reliable and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new school environments and routines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Adapt quickly to different classrooms, schools and learning environments.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Help pupils remain engaged and focused throughout the school day.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and promote positive behaviour.
• Support children's social, emotional and academic development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Recent experience with primary-aged

Flexible reliable proactive

Adapt quickly to new environments

Strong communication

Safeguarding commitment

Education

Relevant degree or TA qualification

Job description

Job Title: Supply Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools

Location: Gateshead

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (minimum commitment of 3 days per week)

Start: September

Pay: £107.71 per day

Supply Teaching Assistant

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Gateshead to recruit Supply Teaching Assistants for emergency day-to-day cover starting in September. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants who thrive in different school environments and are looking for flexible work while maintaining a minimum commitment of three days per week.

You’ll have the opportunity to support pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, providing valuable classroom support at short notice and helping schools maintain high-quality learning during staff absences.

Supply Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Adapt quickly to different classrooms, schools and learning environments.
• Assist with classroom preparation and learning resources.
• Help pupils remain engaged and focused throughout the school day.

Pupil Support & Wellbeing

• Build positive relationships with pupils from a range of age groups.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage participation in learning.
• Support children's social, emotional and academic development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff to ensure a smooth school day.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism when covering short-notice absences.
• Positively represent Milk Education within partner schools.

Supply Teaching Assistant - Essential Criteria

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• A flexible, reliable and proactive approach to work.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new school environments and routines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• A relevany degree or Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• Availability to work a minimum of three days per week.
• Must live locally to Gateshead—no relocation.

Supply Teaching Assistant - Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent daily rate of £107.71
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities to work across a variety of welcoming primary schools
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities. Let's correct. {