Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Fast registration

CPD access

Discounts via Milk Perks Portal

Consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting for passionate Teaching Assistants to support learning across a range of welcoming primary schools in the Trafford area. You will work with teachers to deliver engaging activities, support pupils one-to-one and in small groups, and help create positive, inclusive classrooms.

Whether you are an experienced TA or new to education, this role offers flexible days, quick registration, and opportunities for short- and long-term placements across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a primary school or educational setting is desirable.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting children's learning.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including SEND where required.
• Help manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small group support

Primary experience

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to start your career in education? Are you looking for a rewarding role?

Milk Education are recruiting for purpose‑driven, ambitious Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of welcoming and supportive primary schools across the Trafford area.

You’ll be joining schools that are committed to creating positive learning environments, developing children’s confidence, and helping every pupil achieve their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced Teaching Assistants and those looking to gain further classroom experience to work across a range of school settings while making a real difference to pupils’ education.

What You’ll Be Doing in the Role:

• Supporting the class teacher to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Providing one‑to‑one and small group support to pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Encouraging pupils’ confidence, independence and engagement in learning.
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs, including SEND where required.
• Helping to manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to the class teacher.

Essential Qualifications:

• Recent and relevant experience working within a primary school or educational setting is desirable.
• A positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach to supporting children’s learning.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Opportunities for day‑to‑day, short‑term and long‑term placements.
• 5‑Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card.
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
• Our Unbottled division brings lived‑experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
• Join the UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency!

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 and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.