Nursery TA

Nursery TA

Milk Education are recruiting for a caring, patient and enthusiastic Nursery SEN Teaching Assistant to join a local SEN School in Liverpool, on a long-term basis starting as soon as possible.

You’ll be joining an inclusive and nurturing setting where all children are working at an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) level, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, non-verbal (high percentage), and complex learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood development and SEND support to help young learners develop their communication, social skills, independence and confidence.

What You’ll Be Doing in the Role:

• Promote inclusion and ensure every child feels safe, valued and supported.
• Provide consistent 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs.
• Support children with communication, sensory and emotional regulation strategies throughout the day.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging EYFS-based learning activities.
• Encourage the development of early literacy, numeracy, social and play skills.
• Support children with personal care where required.
• Create a nurturing and positive learning environment that supports children's development and wellbeing.

Essential

Qualifications:

• Recent experience working with children or young people, ideally within EYFS, nursery, SEND or specialist settings.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language Difficulties or SEMH needs.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work effectively under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Experience with personal care is desirable.

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.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant throughout your placement journey.

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 appli