Reception Teacher Assistant

AMA Admin; Sefton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Dedicated consultant

Competitive pay

Roles across mainstream and specialist

Community-focused approach

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a committed Reception Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Sefton (L22 area). The role is full-time, long-term, and runs from September to December, supporting early literacy and maths through practical activities.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups to close gaps, track progress, and collaborate with teachers to implement strategies that raise confidence and independent learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in education, social care, community or similar settings.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students.
• A passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support and assist the teacher with engaging lessons.
• Support learners with reading, phonics, writing and maths.
• Work 1:1 and with small groups to close learning gaps.
• Track progress and help plan supportive strategies with staff.
• Encourage confidence, motivation and positive study habits.
• Assist with classroom learning as required.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Relationship building

Passion for helping learners

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant - Liverpool

Location: Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP

Milk Education is seeking a committed and proactive Reception Teaching Assistantto join a supportive Primary school in Sefton ( L22 area ). This role is ideal for someone passionate about raising confidence and learning with children at the start of their school journey. The role is a full-time, long term and starts September until December

About the Role as Reception Teaching Assistant

• Provide general support in the classroom and support the teacher to provide fun and engaging lessons
• Support learners with reading, phonics, writing and maths
• Work 1:1 and with small groups to close learning gaps
• Track progress and work closely with teaching staff to plan supportive strategies
• Encourage confidence, motivation, and positive study habits
• Assist with classroom learning when required

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with children within an education, social care, community, nursery or similar sector
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students
• A passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning

Why Work with Milk Education?

• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support
• Access to free CPD, including behaviour management and intervention training
• Competitive pay rates
• Roles available across mainstream and specialist settings
• A people-first, community-focused approach designed to support both staff and students

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 line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.