Reception Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Atherton; On-site; GBP 13,837 - 17,527; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant in Atherton (M46) to support a child with autism. The role is full-time, temp-to-perm with a September 2026 start, working 08:30am to 15:30pm, Monday to Friday, including a 30-minute lunch.

You will provide 1-2-1 support to the child, keep them on task, prepare resources, and ensure the learning needs are met in a patient, nurturing environment. Training and ongoing support are provided.

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

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

Skills

Recent experience with children and/or

Passion for education

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Ability to work under guidance

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant- Atherton

Milk Education is working with a primary school in Atherton (M46) who are seeking a full-time Reception Teaching Assistant to work 1-2-1 with a child who has Autism.

This Reception Teaching Assistant role is to start in September 2026 and will be a temporary, long-term role.

The hours of work are 08:30am - 15:30pm, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break.

The role involves keeping the child on task and ensuring that the work they are doing is being done to a good standard. You will be responsible for getting resources ready for the day and ensuring the child's needs are being met. In this Reception Teaching Assistant role, you will provide a patient and nurturing learning environment for the child.

Main responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children
• Support children consistently whilst responding to their individual needs
• 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.

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.