Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Sutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Flexible days and hours

CPD through Milk Academy

Dedicated consultant support

Exclusive school partnerships

Job summary

Milk Education are seeking a confident Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Sutton from October. You will support pupils across lessons, work with the class teacher to enable access to learning and provide 1:1 and small-group support.

The role offers a full-time, long-term contract with an attractive daily rate and the chance to contribute to the positive development of pupils in a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is essential.
• School, nursery or childcare experience is desirable.
• A patient, positive and approachable personality.
• Confident working with primary-aged children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and committed to working in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the classroom during lessons.
• Work alongside the class teacher to help pupils access their learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help prepare resources and classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Get involved in the wider life of the school.

Skills

experience with children

primary-aged children

strong communication

teamwork skills

reliable and committed

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Sutton

Location: Sutton

Pay: £100-£120 per day

Start Date: October 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Looking for your next role in a primary school? Milk Education are working with a friendly school in Sutton who are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from October.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on in the classroom and wants to make a real difference to pupils' day-to-day learning.

The Role

• Support pupils across the classroom during lessons.
• Work alongside the class teacher to help pupils access their learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help prepare resources and classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
• Get involved in the wider life of the school.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children is essential.
• School, nursery or childcare experience is desirable.
• A patient, positive and approachable personality.
• Confident working with primary-aged children.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and committed to working in a school environment.

Why Join Milk Education?

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• 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.
• We partner with the amazing Make Life Kind Charity and their inspiring school speakers, who educate young people about social, safety, and stigmatised topics.
• 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.
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