Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Fast registration

Flexible working opportunities

CPD via Milk Education

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking Teaching Assistants to work with primary schools across Middlesbrough on flexible, long-term placements. You will support teachers, run one-to-one and small group sessions, and help deliver tailored academic and pastoral support to pupils.

Ideal candidates have recent experience in education, strong literacy and numeracy, and a patient, adaptable approach. The role offers fast registration, flexible hours, and access to CPD resources through Milk Education.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in an educational setting.
• Confident literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Patient, caring and adaptable approach to supporting children.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to meet pupil needs.
• Encourage an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Adapt resources to support high-quality learning.
• Record observations and provide feedback to teachers.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support pupil progress.

Skills

Recent education setting experience

Literacy and numeracy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient and adaptable

Education

Level 2/3 qualification (CACHE, Childcare, NNEB)

Job description

Teaching Assistant

About Us:

At Milk Education, we are committed to supporting education professionals at every stage of their career. We do more than simply connect Teaching Assistants with schools - we provide ongoing support, access to high-quality training, and opportunities to develop your skills in welcoming and inclusive learning environments. We are currently recruiting dedicated Teaching Assistants to work across a network of Primary Schools in Middlesbrough on a range of flexible and long-term placements.

This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build experience within primary education while making a positive impact on pupils’ learning and development. Our partner schools are passionate about creating supportive, inclusive classrooms where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Teaching Assistant main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Providing one-to-one and small group intervention sessions to help pupils achieve their learning goals.
• Delivering tailored academic and pastoral support to meet the individual needs of pupils.
• Encouraging an inclusive learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and able to participate.
• Assisting with the preparation and adaptation of classroom resources to support high-quality learning.
• Helping to create a positive, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes pupil wellbeing.
• Building positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence, engagement, and independence.
• Supporting positive behaviour by following school policies and classroom expectations.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, school staff, and parents where appropriate to support pupil progress.
• Recording observations and providing feedback to teaching staff when required.

Teaching Assistant requirements or skills:

• Recent experience working within an educational setting.
• Confident literacy and numeracy skills.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (CACHE, Childcare, NNEB) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach to supporting children within the classroom.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a school team while following the direction of teaching staff.

Teaching Assistant Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Fast registration and streamlined compliance process.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of welcoming Primary Schools throughout Middlesbrough.
• Access to our five-star rated education agency with strong partnerships across local schools and academy trusts.
• Exclusive discounts through our Perks Portal.
• Free professional development through over 1,000 CPD courses via Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources created by experienced education professionals.
• FREE wellbeing resources, including our Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub.
• School Preparation Packs containing key school information before your placement begins.
• Ongoing guidance and support from your dedicated Milk Education consultant throughout your assignment.
• Access to our Unbottled wellbeing and speaker programme.
• The opportunity to work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency.

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