Teaching Assistant

Peterlee, County Durham
Milk Education – The UKs First Environmentally Friendly Education Recruitment Agency.

Milk Education are on the search for enthusiastic and pro-active Teaching Assistants to support KS1 classes for our school clients across Peterlee and the surrounding areas. The roles are available for after September. If you have any prior experience working with children or directly as a Teaching assistant please apply!

Working hours: Mon – Fri 08:15 am – 4:00 pm

Weekly rate: £385 – £425 per week

Teaching Assistant job responsibilities:

• You will be working under the direction of the class teacher, following the guidance, and offering general support to the children
• Supporting the development of the children, in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Framework
• Knowledge and experience of supporting and conducting phonics interventions. The Milk Difference

Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• A qualification in Early Years or Childcare (CACHE Level 2 or 3, NNEB, BA Hons Early Childhood Studies etc)
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding processes
• Have a Level 2 Diploma in Education/equivalent or above/degree in education

• Have eligibility to work in the UK or be a UK resident.
• Two suitable references covering the last 2 years.
• Hold a current DBS that is registered with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.

The Milk Difference:

We are an environmentally-friendly education supply agency providing quality talent to local schools across the North East. Milk Education brings a fresh approach with traditional values to the Education Recruitment Sector.

• Excellent rates of pay
• Direct links to local schools
• Training support sessions. Video technology that will increase your chances of long-term placements
• Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability
• Commitment to quality and safeguarding
• 24/7 support for interview and lesson observation preparation