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Vacancy

Teaching Assistant (Reception Class)

Role Details

Job Title

Teaching Assistant (Reception Class)

Location

Walton

Job Sector

Education & SEN Support Staff

Job Salary

... (per annum)

Job Type

Full Time

Term of Work

Temporary

Description

Teaching Assistant (reception Class)

Location:L4

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Job description:

We’re seeking a confident, consistent General Teaching Assistant to support a Reception Class in a Primary School in L4. The ideal candidate will have Early Years experience.

SEN experience is preferred.

Hourly rate: £14.50 per hour dependent on experience (plus holiday pay)

Hours: 8:30am to 3:15pm , starting 2nd week in September!

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Reception class and team.
  • Deliver intervention strategies set by the school to ensure consistency.
  • Maintain clear boundaries while supporting engagement and emotional regulation.
  • Supervise the pupil during lunchtime from 12pm, playtimes, and other unstructured times.
  • Monitor safety, behaviour, and participation throughout the school day.
  • Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience supporting children with ASD / complex needs / personal needs
  • Ability to be firm, consistent, and relationship‑focused.
  • Strong awareness of behaviour support and de‑escalation.
  • Reliable, observant, and confident in following structured plans.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
  • Ongoing professional development, including free training opportunities
  • Pension contributions

All applicants must hold an enhanced DBS certificate (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered on the DBS update service. Candidates will be asked to provide a minimum of five years references and successfully pass all safeguarding checks

For more information or to discuss your application further call our office on 0151 924 2073

If this position isn't quite what you are looking for- we also recruit: Early Years/Nursery Staff, Creche Workers, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, 1:1 SEN/ Learning Support, EBD Learning Support, Support Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, Project Assistants (for homeless community), Housing Officers, Social Workers, Education Welfare Officers, Family Support Workers and Administrators.

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