Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Hartlepool Primary Schools

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Darlington and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced Primary Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or have recent experience supporting children in an education setting, we’d love to hear from you. We have a range of long‑term, full‑time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils, helping to remove barriers to learning while creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can reach their full potential.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils.
• Support children who may have Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language needs, SEMH, and other additional learning needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs.
• Promote positive behaviour using consistent behaviour management strategies.
• Encourage pupils’ confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Support pupils with classroom routines, learning interventions, and educational activities.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Experience working within a Primary School, SEN School, Alternative Provision, Care, Youth Work, or Support Worker setting is advantageous.
• Understanding of Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech and Language needs, and challenging behaviour.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs to achieve their full potential.

• Competitive weekly pay of £538.55 – £575.00 per week.
• Opportunities across Darlington and the surrounding areas.
• Long‑term, full‑time opportunities with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast‑track registration and compliance process.
• Five‑star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access.
• School Preparation Pack.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

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.

If you’re looking for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity and want to make a real difference in children’s education, we’d love to hear from you.

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.