Year 4 Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Whickham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

Health and wellbeing support

Free training and development

Job summary

Milk Education, in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Whickham, is seeking a dedicated Year 4 Teaching Assistant to join from September. You will support the class teacher with engaging lessons, provide one-to-one and small group support, and help pupils with English, Maths and the KS2 curriculum.

The role requires recent experience with primary children, a TA qualification, excellent communication, and a proactive, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children, ideally Key Stage 2.
• Teaching assistant qualification required.
• 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 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 as required.
• Assist pupils with English, Maths, and the KS2 curriculum.
• Help prepare learning resources and maintain an organised classroom environment.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience and independent learning skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and active engagement with learning.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and self-esteem.
• 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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Safeguarding awareness

Teaching assistant qualification

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title: Year 4 Teaching Assistant
Location: Whickham - Gateshead
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start: September
Pay: £107.71 per day

Year 4 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 confidence, independence, and key skills in Key Stage 2? Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Whickham to appoint a Year 4 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September.

Year 4 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 English, Maths, and the wider Key Stage 2 curriculum
• Help prepare learning resources and maintain an organised classroom environment
• Support pupils in developing confidence, resilience, and independent learning skills

Pupil Support & Wellbeing

• Encourage positive behaviour and active engagement with learning
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote confidence and self-esteem
• 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 4 Teaching Assistant - Essential Criteria

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within Key Stage 2
• 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 4 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 welcom