Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Durham & Teesside

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Durham and Teesside and is looking to recruit passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant or an experienced education professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term and full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You’ll play a key role in supporting teachers and pupils across the Primary age range, helping deliver engaging learning, supporting pupils with additional needs and contributing to a positive classroom environment where every child can succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Support pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Lead or support targeted interventions to improve pupil progress.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Monitor and record pupil progress where required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, HLTAs and the wider school team.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working within a Primary School setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and teamwork skills.
• Confident supporting learning on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach.
• Passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive weekly pay of £538.55 – £575.00 per week.
• Opportunities across Durham, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham and Hartlepool.
• Long-term opportunities with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access.
• School Preparation Pack.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for your next Level 3 Teaching Assistant opportunity and want to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you.

Chris Shaw
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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.