Year 6 Teaching Assistant

MILK EDUCATION LTD · Gateshead, North East

Year 6 Teaching Assistant at MILK EDUCATION LTD, based in Gateshead, North East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Gateshead, North East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
19 Sep 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference https://www.milk-education.co.uk/job/year-6-teaching-assistant/

About the role

Job Title: Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Location: Whickham, Gateshead
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Start: September
Pay: £107.71 per day

Year 6 Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary school?

Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Whickham, Gateshead, to appoint a Year 6 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with Key Stage 2 pupils and is committed to helping children develop their confidence, independence and academic skills.

Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Essential Criteria

  • Recent experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within Key Stage 2
  • Experience supporting pupils in Year 6 would be desirable
  • A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification
  • A positive, patient and proactive approach to supporting learning
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Must live locally to Gateshead – no relocation

Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education is an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

  • Excellent rates of pay
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Free training and development opportunities
  • 24/7 access to your personal consultant
  • Referral programme
  • Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role

Year 6 Teaching Assistant – Apply Now

If you’re ready to make a positive impact in a welcoming primary school in Whickham, Gateshead, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to: [email removed]

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. 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. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Reference: https://www.milk-education.co.uk/job/year-6-teaching-assistant/ · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 19 Sep 2026 · Listed via MILK EDUCATION LTD

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