Reception Teaching Assistant

📍 Location: L23 Area, Liverpool
📅 Start Date: September
⏰ Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday (8:30am–3:30pm)

Role Overview

Milk Education is recruiting a motivated and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming, two-form entry primary school in the L23 area of Liverpool. This role is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants or individuals looking to further develop their skills within a supportive Early Years setting.

You will work closely with the Reception class teacher to support children academically, socially, and emotionally during this important stage of their early education.

Classroom & School Support

• Two-form entry primary school rooted in the local community

• Supportive Reception teaching team

• Additional SEN Teaching Assistant support where required

• Collaborative EYFS and senior leadership team

• Opportunities for professional development and training

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective EYFS activities and lessons

• Work with individual children and small groups to support learning and development

• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

• Support children with SEN and additional learning needs

• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and confidence

• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of learning resources

• Observe and record children's progress where appropriate

• Support children's personal, social, and emotional development

• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and wider school staff

What We're Looking For

• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant school-based experience

• Experience working within EYFS or Reception is desirable

• Experience supporting children 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

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Teaching Assistants

• Experienced Learning Support Assistants

• Graduates seeking school-based experience

• Individuals with EYFS, Reception, or SEN support experience

📧 abigail.ashcroft@milk-education.co.uk
📞 0151 519 0800

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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