Early Years Teaching Assistant

Early Years Teaching Assistant

If you're looking for a rewarding challenge as an Early Years Teaching Assistant in Shiremoor, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us in making a positive difference to children's education by supporting young learners during the most important stages of their development.

If you're a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant who is ready to get stuck in, we'd love to hear from you. Become part of a supportive team where your enthusiasm, dedication, and skills will help shape bright futures every day.

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, and educational development through play-based learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and help children develop confidence and independence.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and school policies are always followed.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to help children reach their full potential.

• A genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and development.
• Previous experience working within an Early Years or primary school setting.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• A Level 3 or Level 4 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification (desirable or essential, depending on the role).
• A positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to get involved in all aspects of school life.

• Competitive Pay Rates.
• A support and welcoming school environment.
• The opportunity to gain experience across multiple year groups.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement.
• Potential for a permanent position within the school.

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. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.