Primary Teaching Assistant

Milk Education is seeking a caring, enthusiastic and committed Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive Primary School in Bury. This position is available from September and would be well suited to someone who is passionate about helping children develop, learn and achieve their full potential.

Whether you have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, are a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training, or have transferable experience working with children, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your skills and make a positive impact within a primary school environment.

Working closely with the class teacher and wider school team, you will provide valuable support to pupils throughout the school day, helping to develop their confidence, encourage independence and create a positive and inclusive classroom where every child is given the opportunity to succeed.

Your Role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons across the primary curriculum
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to help pupils strengthen their understanding and make progress
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and a positive approach to learning
• Help prepare classroom resources and support the organisation of lessons and activities
• Offer additional academic and pastoral support to pupils who may require extra guidance
• Support targeted interventions such as phonics, literacy and numeracy where appropriate
• Promote positive behaviour and reinforce the school’s expectations and policies
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
• Support pupil wellbeing and maintain high standards of safeguarding

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, tutoring, coaching or similar setting (desirable)
• Has a genuine passion for children’s education, development and wellbeing
• Is caring, approachable, positive and dependable
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively as part of a wider school team
• Is flexible, proactive and keen to develop their skills and experience
• Understands the importance of safeguarding or is willing to undertake relevant training
• Holds a relevant qualification or degree (desirable but not essential)

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive daily rates of pay (£107.71 per day minimum)
• The opportunity to work within a friendly, welcoming and inclusive primary school
• Access to ongoing CPD and training through Milk Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Valuable classroom experience for anyone considering a future career in teaching or education
• Access to wellbeing resources and community support initiatives

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.

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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.

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