Level 3 Teaching Assistant – South Shields

Are you an experienced and passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?

Milk Education are recruiting Level 3 Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming and inclusive Primary Schools. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with teachers and pupils, providing high-quality support that helps children thrive both academically and socially.

About the Role

As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement within the classroom.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

About You

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare or a related field.
• Have previous experience working within a primary school setting.
• Are confident supporting learning across the primary curriculum.
• Have experience delivering interventions and small group work.
• Are proactive, reliable and passionate about education.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Hold, or are willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to FREE and discounted CPD through Milk Academy.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ educational journeys.

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.