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Unqualified Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools

Company: Milk Education
Location: South Shields
Job Type: Flexible working patterns – full-time and part-time roles available
Pay: From £101.40

About the Opportunity

Milk Education is proud to be working with a number of welcoming and inclusive primary schools across South Shields. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistants who are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.

This role is ideal for:

Individuals with relevant experience supporting children or young people

Graduates within the last 3 years looking to gain classroom experience

Candidates with strong transferable skills from roles such as youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support work

Whether you are exploring a future career in teaching, educational psychology, SEN support, or simply want to make a meaningful impact in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable school-based experience.

Key Responsibilities

Provide classroom support across EYFS, KS1, or KS2

Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to support learning outcomes

Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation and activity delivery

Support pupils with additional needs including SEND, SEMH, or behavioural challenges

Help implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policy

Encourage pupil engagement, independence, and confidence

Support during break times and transitions where required

Observe and report on pupil progress to teaching staff

Candidate Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Experience working with children or young people in any capacity (education, tutoring, sports coaching, care, youth work, etc.) OR

A degree obtained within the last 3 years (any subject considered) OR

Demonstrable transferable skills such as leadership, mentoring, customer-facing communication, or support-based roles

You should also demonstrate:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A calm, patient, and adaptable approach

Strong behaviour management awareness

A genuine passion for supporting children’s development

A willingness to learn and develop within a school environment

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Desirable

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Experience supporting pupils with SEND, ASD, ADHD, or SEMH

Knowledge of phonics, early reading strategies, or primary curriculum

What Milk Education Offers

Flexible working to suit your lifestyle and commitments

Competitive daily pay rates

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to CPD and professional development opportunities

Potential pathways into long-term roles, teacher training, or permanent contracts

Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of primary settings

If you are ready to gain hands-on experience in primary schools and make a real difference in the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to join Milk Education in South Shields