Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Milton Keynes

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year, with the potential to become permanent following budget review)

Day Rate: £100 - £120 a day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Milton Keynes is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a forward-thinking school environment, supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in both classroom and small group settings. You’ll play a key role in helping children achieve their potential – academically, socially and emotionally – while developing your own skills as part of a friendly and collaborative team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide in-class support to pupils across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Deliver small group interventions and targeted support.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages all learners to thrive.
• Support teachers in preparing resources, displays and classroom activities.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Help promote positive behaviour and social development throughout the school day.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in a primary school setting.
• A caring, calm and flexible approach to supporting learning.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• A genuine commitment to helping children succeed and feel confident in school.

Why join Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees.
• A supportive consultant dedicated to your placements and career progression.
• Access to ongoing professional development and online training.
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles if desired.
• A chance to regain control of your work-life balance.

If you’re ready to be part of a supportive school community and play a key role in shaping children’s futures, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
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