Secondary Teaching Assistant
Milk Education is more than a supply partner — we’re a community for educators.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and looking to make a real difference in a secondary school setting?
Milk Education is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across South Tyneside and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to help students build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.
Whether you have previous school experience or transferable experience from youth work, care, coaching, mentoring or support roles, we want to hear from you!
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support students across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the classroom
- Provide one-to-one and small group support where required
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
- Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence
- Support pupils with additional learning needs and SEND
- Help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their goals
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students
- Support positive behaviour and follow school policies and safeguarding procedures
This role is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while developing your skills in education, communication, behaviour support and pastoral care.
Who This Role Is Ideal For
This opportunity is perfect for people who:
- Are passionate about supporting children and young people
- Want to build experience within a secondary school
- Enjoy helping others learn and develop
- Have experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring or similar roles
- Are considering a career in teaching, education, SEND or youth support
- Are looking for flexible full-time or part-time work
Teaching Assistant Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, supportive and positive approach
- Confidence working with students
- Professional, reliable and adaptable attitudePrevious school experience is beneficial but not essential
Teaching Assistant Rewards
- Competitive rates of pay with opportunities for permanent roles
- Speedy registration and fast-track compliance
- Flexible term-time working: 08:30-15:30, Monday-Friday
- Culture-matched placements in supportive school environments
- Ongoing CPD and training through Milk Education
- FREE lesson planning tools and classroom resources
- FREE wellbeing support and access to our community hub
- School preparation guidance to help you feel confident from day one
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
Ready to make a difference in the classroom?
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