Primary Teaching Assistant

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant - Bury

Milk Education is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Bury from September. This role is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates considering teacher training, or anyone with transferable experience working with children.

Working alongside class teachers, you'll support pupils' learning, provide one-to-one and small group interventions, encourage confidence and independence, and help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging lessons across the primary curriculum
• Provide one-to-one and small group learning support
• Deliver interventions in phonics, literacy and numeracy
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil wellbeing
• Helping prepare classroom resources and maintain a safe learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working with children (school, nursery, childcare, tutoring, coaching or similar – desirable
• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development
• Has excellent communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
• Works well as part of a team
• Holds a relevant qualification or degree (desirable, not essential)

What's in It for you?

• Competitive daily pay from £107.71 per day
• Ongoing CPD through Milk Academy
• Dedicated consultant support
• Valuable classroom experience
• Wellbeing resources and community initiative

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale, with your rate based on experience and qualifications

Apply now or contact miranda.wells@milk-education.co.uk for more information. Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced compliance and safeguarding checks. Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English