Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm routes

Registration support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a welcoming Tameside school on a full-time, long-term basis for the rest of the academic year.

You will support pupils one-to-one and in groups, help with catch-up sessions in literacy and numeracy, and assist with lesson prep and behaviour management in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a school setting.
• SEN experience preferred but not essential.
• Numeracy and literacy skills required at a good level.
• Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/education qualification or equivalent experience.
• Available full-time Monday to Friday for the rest of the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups in a Tameside classroom.
• Deliver targeted catch-up sessions in literacy and numeracy.
• Assist with lesson prep and adapt resources for learners with additional needs.
• Support with day-to-day classroom behaviour in line with school policy.
• Help create an inclusive, safe classroom environment.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Verbal Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 childcare qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Tameside

Daily Rate: £107.71 - £115 per day

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we are a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Tameside on a full-time, long-term basis for the rest of the academic year. This Teaching Assistant role offers stability and temp-to-perm routes for the right candidate.

You will be joining an inclusive, supportive school in Tameside that puts pupil wellbeing and consistent routines at the centre of everything they do. While previous SEN experience is preferred, it is not essential, making this a great opportunity for an adaptable Teaching Assistant who wants to become a familiar face in a Tameside school that values patience and teamwork.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups across a Tameside classroom, responding calmly to their individual learning needs

• Helping deliver targeted catch-up sessions in literacy and numeracy to close learning gaps

• Working alongside the class teacher on lesson preparation and adapting resources for learners with additional needs

• Assisting with day-to-day classroom behaviour management in line with the school's positive behaviour policy

• Promoting an accepting, inclusive classroom environment where every pupil feels safe and supported

• Collaborating with the wider Teaching Assistant team and SENCO to track pupil progress throughout the academic year

Requirements or Skills:

• Recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant, support worker, sports coach, or youth mentor in a school or education setting

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN (such as Autism, ADHD, or speech and language needs) is preferred, though not essential

• Solid numeracy, literacy, and verbal communication skills

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare, education, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on classroom experience

• Available full-time Monday to Friday for the remainder of the academic year in Tameside

• Comfortable taking direction from the class teacher and working as part of a close-knit school team

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one through Milk Education)

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rates of £107.71 - £115 with temp-to-perm routes available for a dedicated Teaching Assistant.

• Speedy registration process &a