Early Years Teaching Assistant – Hartlepool

Early Years Teaching Assistant – Hartlepool

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Hartlepool and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistants to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced Early Years Teaching Assistant, hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, or have recent experience supporting children within an EYFS setting, we’d love to hear from you.

We have a range of long-term, full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children’s learning and development, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging learning activities in Nursery and Reception.
• Encourage learning through play and child-led exploration.
• Support children’s communication, literacy, numeracy, and social development.
• Observe, record, and monitor children’s progress.
• Promote positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
• Support children with SEND where required.
• Assist with personal care where necessary.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and school staff.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant or Early Years qualification is desirable.
• Previous experience working within an EYFS, Nursery, or Reception setting.
• Good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework.
• A caring, patient, and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for supporting children during the early stages of their education.

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive weekly pay of £538.55 – £575.00 per week.
• Opportunities across Hartlepool and the surrounding areas.
• Long-term, full-time roles with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with hundreds of discounts and exclusive offers.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources.
• Wellbeing support, including access to our Educator Wellbeing Hub.
• School Preparation Pack to help you feel confident before your first day.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting salary will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for your next Early Years Teaching Assistant role and want to make a genuine difference in children’s early education, we’d love to hear from you.

Chris Shaw
01642 983001
✉️ chris.shaw@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check (or be willing to obtain one), professional reference checks, and full compliance checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo Compliance+ standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.