Reception Teaching Assistant- September 2026

AMA Admin; Atherton; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-registration process

Excellent rates of pay

Educator Wellbeing Guide

School Preparation Pack

FREE CPD courses when you register

24/7 access to your personal consult

Job summary

Milk Education are working with a primary school in Atherton (M46) who are seeking a temporary full-time Reception Teaching Assistant to work 1-2-1 with a child who has Autism. The role starts September 2026 and runs until December 2026, with hours 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will be patient, nurturing and adaptable, providing a supportive learning environment and preparing resources for each day.

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

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant-September 2026

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

This temporary Reception Teaching Assistant role is to start September 2026- December 2026.

For this Reception Teaching Assistant role, the school is looking for someone patient, nurturing, and accommodating to the child's learning needs for this Reception Teaching Assistant position. The hours of work are 08:30 am-15:30 pm, Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch break.

This Reception Teaching Assistant role will involve 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.

Teaching Assistant- Role & 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

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

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.