Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary
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Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary
Milton Keynes
Start: November 2025 (after half term)
Full Time (Term-Time Only)
Until December – with review and strong potential to extend into 2026
£90 – £100 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)
✨ Do you love helping children learn, grow, and achieve their best every day?
A welcoming primary school in Milton Keynes is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team after half term. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils across mainstream classrooms and gain valuable experience within a nurturing, inclusive school community.
You’ll work closely with class teachers to provide both group and 1:1 support, helping pupils to stay engaged, build confidence, and make steady progress.
Responsibilities:
• Support teaching and learning across the classroom
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to reinforce key skills
• Encourage positive behaviour and participation in lessons
• Help create an inclusive and supportive environment for all pupils
• Assist with classroom preparation and general learning support
Requirements:
• Experience supporting children in a school or childcare setting
• A positive, patient, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed academically and personally
Why join Teaching Personnel:
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees
• Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support
• Free CPD and training opportunities to build your career
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available
• Be part of a supportive, professional network of education staff
If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career and make a difference in the classroom – apply now to join our Milton Keynes team!
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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