Nursery Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Wigan; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay

5 FREE CPD courses

24/7 access to personal consultant

School Preparation Pack

FREE PSHE Lesson Plans designed byReal

5 FREE CPD courses when you register

24/7 access to your personal consultan

Job summary

A teaching supply agency is seeking a full-time Nursery Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Marsh Green. This role, starting immediately and lasting until July 2026, involves supporting the class teacher in an EYFS classroom, working with children with special needs, and assisting with personal care. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a caring attitude and have recent experience working with children. Excellent benefits include a fast-registration process and access to CPD courses.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children and young people within the past two years.
• Passion for education and commitment to inclusion.
• Willingness to assist with personal care needs.
• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of the teacher.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in running the EYFS classroom.
• Promote acceptance and support of all children.
• Prepare and deliver resources for lessons.

Skills

Caring and nurturing attitude

Ability to support children with SEND

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to work under guidance

Reliability and punctuality

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

Nursery Teaching Assistant - Marsh Green

Milk Education are working with a primary school in Marsh Green (WN5) who are seeking a full-time Nursery Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher in an EYFS setting.

This Nursery Teaching Assistant role is starting immediately and will be a temporary, long-term role until July 2026.

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 Teaching Assistant role will involve supporting the class teacher in 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. You will be responsible for getting resources ready for the day and you will provide a patient and nurturing learning environment for every child. You will also be supporting children with SEND whose additional needs range from Autism to Complex Needs.

Teaching Assistant - Role & Responsibilities:

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children
• Support children consistently whilst 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

Teaching Assistant Level - Non-negotiables:

• 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 to YOU:

• Fast-registration process
• Excellent rates of pay
• Educator Wellbeing Guide
• School Preparation Pack
• FREE PSHE Lesson Plans designed by real teachers
• 5 FREE CPD courses when you register with us
• 24/7 access to your personal consultant

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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