Primary Intervention Support Assistant

Job Title: Primary Intervention Support Assistant

Location: Gateshead

Hours: Monday
- Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (Full-time & Part-time opportunities available)

Start: September

Pay: £107.71 per day

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential? Do you enjoy working with pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups to build confidence and accelerate their learning?

Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Gateshead to recruit a Primary Intervention Support Assistant to join their dedicated team from September. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require additional academic, social, or emotional support, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver targeted intervention sessions in literacy and numeracy to individuals and small groups.
• Support pupils who require additional help to access the curriculum.
• Work alongside the class teacher to reinforce learning and monitor progress.
• Prepare learning resources and adapt activities to meet pupils' individual needs.

Pupil Support & Wellbeing

• Build positive relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEND staff, and senior leaders.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

• Recent experience working with primary-aged children in a school or educational setting.
• Experience delivering interventions or supporting pupils with additional learning needs is desirable.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach to supporting children's 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 or be able to commute daily—no relocation.

Milk Education are 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.