Nursery Support Assistant

AMA Admin; Wigan; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible days and working hours

CPD courses

Support from your personal consultant

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Job summary

Milk Education is working with a primary school in Ince (WN2) seeking a full-time Nursery Support Assistant to assist the class teacher in an EYFS setting. The position starts in September 2026 and is temporary, long-term.

Responsibilities include day-to-day classroom setup, resource prep, and creating a nurturing learning environment for all children, including those with SEND. The role requires reliability, punctuality, and a passion for education.

Qualifications

• Must have recent/relevant experience working with children and young people within the past two years.
• Must have a passion for education.
• Must possess good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of the teacher.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day set‑up and running of the EYFS classroom.
• Prepare resources for the day and provide a patient, nurturing learning environment.
• Support children with SEND whose needs range from Autism to Complex Needs.
• Deliver catch‑up sessions and assist with lesson planning under guidance.

Skills

Experience with children

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Nursery Support Assistant

Milk Education is working with a primary school in Ince (WN2) who are seeking a full-time Nursery Support Assistant to support the class teacher in an EYFS setting.

This role starts in September 2026 and will be a temporary, long‑term position.

The school is looking for someone who is caring, patient, nurturing and accommodating to all children’s needs and who is happy to support with personal care (nappy changing). The hours of work are 08:30am–15:30pm, Monday to Friday.

This Nursery Support Assistant will support the class teacher with the day‑to‑day set‑up and running of the EYFS classroom, ensuring all children are kept on task and learning to their full potential. The role includes preparing resources for the day, providing a patient and nurturing learning environment for every child and supporting children with SEND whose additional needs range from Autism to Complex Needs.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children
• Support children consistently while responding to their individual needs
• Personal care with children
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans as appropriate
• Deliver catch‑up sessions

Requirements or Skills:

• Must have recent/relevant experience working with children and young people, within the past two years
• Must have a passion for education
• Must possess good numeracy and literacy skills
• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of the teacher
• Must be reliable and punctual

Benefits:

• 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.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose‑driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high‑quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in lin.