1:1 Teaching Assistant – Hebburn

Location: Primary Schools
Salary: Competitive rates of pay
Contract: Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about making a difference in a child’s educational journey?

Milk Education are recruiting 1:1 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of welcoming and inclusive Primary Schools. This rewarding role involves providing dedicated support to a child with additional learning, social, emotional or behavioural needs, helping them to access learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide dedicated support to an individual pupil throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the pupil’s individual needs.
• Support the development of academic, social and emotional skills.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Build a trusting and supportive relationship with the pupil.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENDCOs and other support staff.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the wider school team.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

About You

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with children in a school, childcare or support setting.
• Are confident supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, Autism, ADHD or other additional needs.
• Are patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.
• Can work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• 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 lasting impact on a child’s educational experience.

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.