Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant- Platt Bridge

Milk Education is working with a primary school in Platt Bridge (WN2) who are seeking a full-time temporary Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant to support within the Year 3/4 class, working with a group of SEND children.

This Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant role is starting in September 2026 and will be a temporary, long-term role, and the hours of work are 08:30am- 15:30pm, Monday to Friday.

The school is looking for someone patient, nurturing, and accommodating to all children's learning needs for this Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant position. 

This Year 3/4 Teaching Assistant role will involve keeping the children 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 children's needs are being met.

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
• 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:

• 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.

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.

Phone: 01942 669 001

Email: Hayley.henry@milk-education.co.uk

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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.

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