Description

KS2 Teaching Assistant 

Location: Primary School, L12
Start Date: After May Half Term
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Pay: £14.50-£15.50 per hour + holiday pay

About the Role

This role is ideal for students, recent graduates, or anyone looking to gain experience in education, psychology, SEN or child development. You’ll support KS2 pupils in a primary school while building hands‑on experience that strengthens future applications for teaching, SEN support or educational psychology. You’ll be working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality support across KS2 classes
• Deliver small‑group interventions in areas such as reading, writing, maths and social skills
• Offer 1:1 support for pupils with a variety of SEN needs, adapting strategies to individual plans
• Assist with behaviour regulation and emotional support where required
• Contribute to planning and delivering targeted learning activities
• Support the class teacher with preparation, classroom organisation and assessment
• Promote inclusion, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Confident delivering interventions and supporting learning
• A calm, patient and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

What we can offer

• Very competitive rates of pay
• Lucrative Refer a Friend Bonus scheme
• Commitment you your personal development including free training
• Pension contributions
• Annual Leave entitlement paid in every pay run

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.