Durham | September Start | Monday to Friday | £107.71 per day

Make a real difference in the early years of a child’s education

Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow and thrive?

We’re looking for a Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in North Durham, starting this September. You’ll work closely with children in Year 1 and Year 2, helping them build confidence, develop independence and discover a love of learning. You’ll become an important part of a supportive school community where inclusion, wellbeing and every child’s individual needs are at the heart of the school day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Childcare Professional or anyone with experience supporting young children who is ready to take the next step in their education career.

Whether you already hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or are looking to build valuable classroom experience, we’ll help you find a setting where your skills, personality and experience can make a genuine impact.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, adapting your approach to their individual needs
• Helping children develop their literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills
• Encouraging pupils to participate in lessons and access the curriculum with confidence
• Building children’s independence, resilience and self-esteem
• Promoting positive behaviour through a calm, consistent and nurturing approach
• Working closely with the class teacher to support learning activities and adapt resources where appropriate
• Providing additional support to pupils with SEND and other learning or developmental needs
• Creating a safe, inclusive and engaging classroom environment where every child feels valued
• Supporting pupils throughout the wider school day, including practical activities and break times

What are we looking for?

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in childcare, education or a related subject, or equivalent hands-on experience (preferred)
• Recent experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare or similar setting
• A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• A patient, approachable and encouraging nature
• Confidence working with young children and building positive relationships
• The ability to take direction from the class teacher and work effectively as part of a wider school team
• An understanding of how children’s learning and development can vary, including experience supporting additional needs

Why work with Milk Education?

At Milk Education, we believe education staff deserve more than simply being placed in a school. We want you to feel supported, valued and confident from day one.

As part of our community, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates with temp-to-perm opportunities available
• Fast registration and compliance, with Milk Education being APSCo Compliance+ accredited
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability and career goals
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand your strengths, experience and values
• Access to our Priority Partnership school network, connecting you with trusted schools
• 5+ CPD courses before placement, including Safeguarding, SEND and Behaviour
• Further accredited training through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources created by teachers
• FREE educator wellbeing resources and access to our community hub
• A School Preparation Pack, including useful handover information and school guides
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, giving you someone you can contact throughout your journey

Ready to make a difference?

If you’re enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow and believe in themselves, we’d love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to take the next step towards your new role in education.

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 regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.