Teaching Assistant

Job Description

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Teaching Assistant

Milton Keynes

ASAP

Full Time (Term-Time Only)

Initially 1 Term – potential for extension

£93 – £98 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Milton Keynes is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team full-time for the Sprung/Summer Term. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in supporting teaching and learning, with the possibility of the role being extended beyond the first term.

The school is looking for someone enthusiastic, flexible, and committed to helping children reach their potential both academically and personally. You’ll work closely with teachers, providing tailored support to individuals and groups of pupils across the primary phase.

Responsibilities:

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom under the direction of the teacher
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils where needed
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Encourage good behaviour and engagement in lessons
• Assist with preparation of resources and classroom organisation
• Promote the wellbeing, safety, and progress of all pupils

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting (desirable)
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive, and flexible approach
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent)
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Why join Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees
• A dedicated consultant supporting your career journey
• Free access to CPD and professional development courses
• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent roles
• Be part of a trusted agency with over 25 years in education recruitment

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.