Primary Teaching Assistant; TA)
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Primary Teaching Assistant
Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a
Primary Teaching Assistant to join a
Primary School in Oldham on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis
Starting in September
. This role is temporary.
You'll be joining a
Friendly and Supportive Primary School
, focused on creating supportive learning environments and promoting pupil wellbeing.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a
Newly Qualified or Experienced Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming team and become a valued part of the school community. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships with pupils, support their learning and contribute to their overall development and wellbeing.
With a strong sense of Community, Teamwork and Collaboration
, this is an ideal Primary School for a Teaching Assistant looking to make a positive difference every day.
- Support pupils with learning - Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning, explain activities, and provide additional support where needed.
- Assist the class teacher - Help with classroom activities, preparation of resources, displays, and general day-to-day classroom organisation.
- Support positive behaviour - Encourage good behaviour, follow the school's behaviour policies, and help create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
- Promote pupil wellbeing and safeguarding - Support pupils' emotional and physical wellbeing, remain alert to safeguarding concerns, and follow school procedures appropriately.
- Work flexibly as part of the school team - Adapt quickly to different classrooms, year groups, routines, and teaching styles while communicating effectively with teachers and other staff.
Skills:
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
- Recent experience working in a school or education setting
- Experience supporting children with a range of abilities and needs (including SEND is desirable)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting learning
- A genuine passion for working with children and desire to see them succeed.
- Comfortable working collaboratively as part of the supportive school team
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
- School Preparation Pack with
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