Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

APSCo Compliance+

Flexible days & hours

Culture-matched placements

5+ CPD courses

Free PSHE resources

Wellbeing resources

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for Secondary Teaching Assistants to join a Nottingham area school network. This flexible role is ideal for those who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different settings while supporting pupils to access learning.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support, assist teachers with engaging activities, and help pupils with additional needs. Milk Education offers CPD, safeguarding training, and a supportive consultant team with fast

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in a secondary setting.
• Knowledge of strategies for mixed-ability and SEND learners.
• Calm, patient approach with ability to build relationships.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptable across different environments and classroom needs.
• Professional, reliable and proactive.
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil welfare.
• Willingness to participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support across subjects.
• Assist teachers with engaging, inclusive learning activities.
• Support pupils with additional needs to enable participation.
• Promote positive behaviour and follow school expectations.
• Help prepare resources and assist with classroom organisation.
• Encourage independence, confidence and good study habits.
• Monitor pupil progress and share observations with staff.
• Support wider school duties during longer placements.

Skills

Secondary experience

SEND support

Positive relationships

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptable

Professional attitude

Safeguarding

Willing to train

Job description

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 Teaching Assistants to join a Secondary School in Nottingham

This is a flexible opportunity, ideal for Secondary Teaching Assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You will be supporting pupils inNottingham and the surrounding areas, helping them access learning and succeed across a range of subjects. We can match the schools to areas you are comfortable travelling to.

Role:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils across different subjects
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning activities
• Support pupils with additional needs to ensure full participation in lessons
• Promote positive behaviour and follow school behaviour expectations
• Help prepare resources and assist with general classroom organisation
• Encourage independence, confidence, and good study habits
• Monitor pupil progress and share relevant observations with teaching staff
• Support wider school duties and routines during longer-term placements

Ideal Secondary Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils in a secondary school setting
• Understanding of strategies for supporting mixed-ability and SEND learners
• Calm, patient, and able to build positive, supportive relationships with pupils
• Confident assisting learning across a range of subjects and key stages
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Adaptable across different school environments and classroom needs
• Professional, reliable, and proactive approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to take part in training and ongoing development

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 impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough 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.