Milk Education are recruiting for a passionate, caring, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Nottingham on a long-term basis, starting in September 2026.
You’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive school environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to develop their career within education.
The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers and the wider school team to provide high-quality support to pupils, helping create a positive and engaging learning environment.
What You’ll Be Doing in the Role:
- Supporting pupils across EYFS, KS1, or KS2 with their learning and development
- Working closely with the class teacher to support lesson delivery and classroom activities
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
- Supporting pupils with their literacy and numeracy development
- Delivering targeted interventions and additional learning activities
- Supporting pupils with SEND and adapting activities to meet individual needs
- Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupils to develop confidence and independence
- Creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
- Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development
- Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents where appropriate
- Following school safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times
Essential Requirements:
- Recent experience working with children in a school, nursery, childcare, or educational setting
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- A patient, caring, and enthusiastic approach
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience supporting SEND is desirable but not essential
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Childcare qualification is desirable but not essential
Benefits to You:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Quick and efficient registration process with fast-track compliance
- Flexible working options to suit your availability
- 5-star rating with over 3,000 reviews across Google and Facebook
- Access to exclusive school and multi-academy trust partnerships
- FREE access to our Perks Portal with a wide range of discounts
- Ongoing professional development with 1,000+ accredited CPD courses via Milk Academy
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources
- FREE wellbeing eBook and access to a dedicated wellbeing hub
- School Preparation Pack to help you feel confident and ready
- 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant via direct contact
- Access to our Unbottled programme, bringing impactful lived-experience speakers into schools
- Opportunities across a wide network of offices throughout England and North Wales
- Work with the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency
Apply Now or get in touch to find out more about this exciting opportunity:
Number: 0115 772 2772
Email: christin.rabone@milk-education.co.uk
Why choose Milk Education?
Milk Education is a purpose-driven education supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding exceptional talent and supporting schools across the UK with high-quality staffing solutions.
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.