At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Year 4 pupils, especially those with SEN, in a nurturing classroom environment.
- Company: Join a fantastic primary school in Prescot, Knowsley, dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, weekly pay, free CPD access, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for permanent roles and ongoing professional development available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification preferred; relevant experience considered.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Role
Year 4Teaching Assistant
Salary
£90-110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Year 4 Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school located in the Prescot area of Knowsley.
This school is seeking a nuturing and committed Teaching Assistant to join their Year 4 class on a full-time basis as soon as possible.
This role will involve supporting pupils with SEN (ASD), candidates with experience in 1:1 or SEN roles is desirable.
The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30.
Opportunities for permanent recruitment available for the successful candidate in the 2026/7 academic year.
Benefits of working with Connex Education
- Competitive daily rate.
- PAYE paid weekly.
- Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
- Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
- GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
- Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
- Experience in Year 4 would be an advantage
- Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly ASD
- Knowledge and skills
- Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
- Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
- Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
- Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
- Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
- Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.
- Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.
- Reliable, well-presented, and committed to confidentiality and ongoing development.
- Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.
- Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
- Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.
- Committed to continuous personal development and open to feedback and training.
- Protected Characteristics Statement
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.
All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities.
We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.
Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
Year 4 Teaching Assistant in Knowsley employer: Connex - Liverpool
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