Teaching Assistant 

Location: Liverpool (L33)
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Full Time

Milk Education is recruiting a dedicated and confident Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive Primary School in Liverpool (L33) on a long‑term basis.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to take an active role within a KS1 classroom, supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team, contributing to high‑quality learning experiences and helping to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high‑quality classroom support across KS1, working in partnership with the class teacher
• Deliver targeted small‑group interventions and structured 1:1 support to pupils
• Support the planning and delivery of phonics, early literacy, writing, and numeracy activities
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the teacher to support assessment and planning
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and emotional wellbeing
• Support pupils with additional needs, adapting activities where appropriate
• Assist with lesson preparation, classroom organisation, and learning resources
• Act as a positive role model, supporting children’s independence and confidence

Essential Requirements:

• Recent and relevant experience working within a primary school setting
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and child development
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learning
• Confidence working independently and following teacher‑led planning
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team

Benefits of Working with Milk Education:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Fast‑track registration and compliance process
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive partnerships with local schools and multi‑academy trusts
• FREE Perks Portal – discounts similar to a Blue Light Card
• Access to 1,000+ accredited CPD courses through the Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans, wellbeing eBook, and access to our educator wellbeing hub
• 24/7 support from your dedicated personal consultant
• Proud partners of the Make Life Kind Charity
• The UK’s only eco‑friendly education supply agency

Interested?

Click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Abigail Ashcroft for more information:

📞 0151 519 0800
📧 abigail.ashcroft@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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