Year 1 & 2 Teaching Assistant — Nurturing, Long-Term Role

AMA Admin; Leigh; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

APSCo Compliance+

CPD courses

Supportive consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for a full-time Year 1/2 Teaching Assistant in Leigh (WN7) to support a mixed Year 1/2 class in a primary school. Role starts immediately and runs on a long-term temporary basis, with hours 08:30–15:30 and a 30-minute lunch break.

You’ll join a school that supports every learner in a nurturing environment, with opportunities for training, development and ongoing support from Milk Education. Flexible days and APSCo-compliant processes enhance your recruitment journey.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in a school or education setting.
• Solid numeracy and literacy skills.
• A Level 2 or 3 qualification in childcare, education or similar — or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support across the Year 1/2 class, responding to children's individual needs.
• Help deliver catch-up sessions to close learning gaps.
• Work alongside the class teacher on lesson planning and adapting resources.
• Promote an accepting, inclusive classroom where every student feels they belong.

Skills

Recent school experience

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

Level 2/3 childcare or education qualification

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting for a full-time Year 1/2 Teaching Assistant in Leigh (WN7) to support a mixed Year 1/2 class in a primary school. Role starts immediately and runs on a long-term temporary basis, with hours 08:30–15:30 and a 30-minute lunch break.

You’ll join a school that supports every learner in a nurturing environment, with opportunities for training, development and ongoing support from Milk Education. Flexible days and APSCo-compliant processes enhance your recruitment journey.