Primary Teaching Assistant; TA)

Primary Teaching Assistant

About Us:

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 Rochdale on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis Starting in September
. This role is temporary.

You'll be joining a Caring and Aspirational Primary School
, where high expectations are combined with a supportive approach to help every pupil achieve their potential. The school aims to create a safe and engaging environment where children are encouraged to be curious, independent and enthusiastic about learning.

The school places real importance on Ambition, Perseverance and Responsibility
, helping pupils develop the confidence to embrace challenges and learn from their experiences.

This is an opportunity to become part of a positive school community where staff work together to create meaningful learning experiences and support the development of well-rounded, confident children.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Requirements or

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

Benefits:

• 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 im