Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Pastoral and wellbeing support

Free teaching resources and materials

CPD opportunities

24/7 consultant support

Fast registration process

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming, two-form entry primary school in the L9 area of Liverpool. This part-time role is ideal for someone with recent experience working with children aged 4–8 and who wants to develop their skills in a supportive KS1 setting.

You will work closely with the Year 1 class teacher to support pupils academically, socially and emotionally during this important stage of their education.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working with children aged 4–8 within the last 12 months is essential.
• Experience working in a school, nursery, childcare, tutoring, or similar setting is required.
• Experience supporting pupils within KS1 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and well-structured learning environment.
• Support pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, confidence and engagement.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources.
• Monitor and record pupil progress where appropriate.
• Support phonics, early reading, writing and maths activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and wider school staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient and nurturing

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Year 1 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming, two-form entry primary school in the L9 area of Liverpool.

This part-time role is ideal for someone who has recent experience working with children aged 4–8 and is looking to develop their skills within a supportive Key Stage 1 setting.

You will work closely with the Year 1 class teacher to support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally during this important stage of their education.

Classroom & School Support

• Welcoming two-form entry primary school rooted in the local community
• Supportive Year 1 teaching team
• Additional SEN Teaching Assistant support where required
• Collaborative KS1 and senior leadership team
• Positive and inclusive learning environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and well-structured learning environment
• Support pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, confidence, and engagement
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources
• Monitor and record pupil progress where appropriate
• Support phonics, early reading, writing, and maths activities
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and wider school staff
• Recent experience working with children aged 4–8 within the past 12 months – essential
• Experience working within a school, nursery, childcare, tutoring, or similar educational setting
• Experience supporting children within KS1 is desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is beneficial
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, nurturing, and child-centred approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing pastoral and wellbeing support
• Access to free teaching resources and materials
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant
• Fast and straightforward registration process

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Teaching Assistants
• Experienced Learning Support Assistants
• Nursery Practitioners
• Graduates with recent relevant experience
• Individuals who have worked with children aged 4–8 within the last 12 months

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 guidance, 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.