Early Years Teaching Assistant - Darlington
- tees valley, england, United Kingdom
Job Description
Early Years Teaching Assistant - Darlington
About Us:
Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for an Early Years Teaching Assistant to join a Primary School in Darlington on a long- or short-term basis starting after Easter.
You'll be joining a supportive and inclusive school, focused on wellbeing and early development, where every child is encouraged to thrive in a nurturing environment.
This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced Teaching Assistant to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.
You'll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and development at the centre of everything they do. It's a good fit for someone who wants to build strong relationships and support children at a key stage in their learning journey.
Main responsibilities of Early Years Teaching Assistant will include:
- Supporting pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), including those with SEND
- Assisting with the delivery of engaging Early Years activities and lessons
- Helping maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment
- Preparing classroom resources and supporting daily routines
- Supporting behaviour management and encouraging pupil engagement
Requirements or Skills of Early Years Teaching Assistant:
- Recent experience working in a school or nursery setting
- Solid numeracy and literacy skills
- A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience supporting children with additional learning needs
- Comfortable taking direction from the class teacher and working as part of a team
Benefits of Early Years Teaching Assistant:
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.