Year 2 Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health support

Training & development

Personal consultant

Referral programme

Career progression support

Job summary

Milk Education in Gateshead is seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to support literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum activities. You will assist with small groups and one-to-one support, helping create an engaging classroom and positive learning atmosphere.

The role requires recent experience with primary-aged children (KS1), a TA qualification, and a proactive, team-oriented approach while safeguarding pupils. Applicants should live locally to Gateshead; relocation is not required.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within Key Stage 1.
• A teaching assistant qualification.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Must live locally to Gateshead—no relocation.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required.
• Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities.
• Help prepare learning resources and maintain an organised classroom environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and independence.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents where appropriate.
• Support assessment activities and monitor pupil progress.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Skills

Recent experience with primary-aged

Teaching assistant qualification

Strong communication and interpersonal

Teamwork

Safeguarding welfare

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title: Year 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Gateshead
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start: September
Pay: £107.71 per day

Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting children as they develop key skills and confidence in Key Stage 1? Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead to appoint a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September.

Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
• Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities
• Help prepare learning resources and maintain an organised classroom environment

Pupil Support & Wellbeing

• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and independence
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents where appropriate
• Support assessment activities and monitor pupil progress
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Essential Criteria

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within Key Stage 1
• A teaching assistant qualification
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Must live locally to Gateshead—no relocation

Year 2 Teaching Assistant - Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free training and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant
• Referral programme
• Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role

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