Year 4 Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Standish; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Temp-to-perm routes

Flexible days and hours

CPD courses

PSHE lesson plans

Educator wellbeing resources

Support from consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Year 4 Teaching Assistant in Standish (WN6) to support a Year 4 pupil with Autism on a 1-2-1 basis. The role starts in September 2026 and runs as a temporary, long-term placement within a primary school.

Hours are 08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will help keep the child on task, prepare resources, and maintain a nurturing learning environment under the guidance of the class teacher.

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience working with children within the past two years.
• Must have a passion for education.
• Must possess good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Must work under teacher guidance.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children.
• Support children consistently while responding to their individual needs.
• Work with the teacher in planning and adjusting lessons.
• Deliver catch‑up sessions.

Skills

Child experience

Patience

Reliability

Numeracy & literacy

Job description

Year 4 Teaching Assistant – Standish

Milk Education is working with a primary school in Standish (WN6) who are seeking a full‑time Year 4 Teaching Assistant to work 1‑2‑1 with a child in Year 4 who has Autism.

This Year 4 Teaching Assistant role is starting in September 2026 and will be a temporary, long‑term role.

The school is looking for someone with good behaviour management and who is also patient, nurturing, and accommodating to the child’s learning needs. The hours of work are 08:30‑15:30, Monday to Friday.

This 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. You will provide a patient and nurturing learning environment for the child.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• 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.

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INLVP

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.