Level 2/3 Primary Teaching Assistant

Milk Education is looking to appoint a friendly, committed and enthusiastic Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Bury from September. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive school community where you’ll play an important role in helping pupils thrive both academically and personally.

We’re seeking a Teaching Assistant with a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) who has previous experience supporting children in a primary school. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, committed to making a positive difference, and confident supporting pupils with a range of learning needs.

Working alongside class teachers and the wider school team, you’ll provide classroom support, deliver small group interventions, and help create a nurturing environment where every child feels encouraged to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

As a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Assist the class teacher with the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to reinforce learning and boost pupil confidence.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND, helping them to access the curriculum.
• Prepare learning materials and help maintain a well-organised classroom environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and promote independence throughout the school day.
• Observe pupil progress and share feedback with teaching staff.
• Support children during classroom activities, breaktimes, educational visits and other school activities when required.
• Develop positive working relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and high expectations at all times.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• Has previous experience working within a primary school.
• Is confident supporting children across the primary curriculum.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is caring, patient and committed to helping every child reach their potential.
• Can work independently when needed while contributing positively as part of a team.
• Has an understanding of safeguarding procedures or is willing to complete relevant training.
• Is dedicated to supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.

What We Offer

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• A rewarding full-time role in a welcoming and supportive primary school.
• A September start with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one.
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development through Milk Academy.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Milk Education consultant.
• Wellbeing resources and community support initiatives.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and the needs of the assignment.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you.

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Why Choose Milk Education?

We’re bottled differently here at Milk, with national coverage and offices in your local area. We take a whole-school approach to staffing, culture and school impact, connecting educators with schools that value consistency, wellbeing and community.

With Priority Partnerships, enrichment programmes, CPD and our Unbottled and Make Life Kind initiatives, we’re rethinking what a recruitment agency can be.

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.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website.

Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.