Unqualified Teaching Assistant
22 days ago
South Shields
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