Year 4 Teaching Assistant (General TA & 1:1 SEN Support)
Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant / Year 4 TA / SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Stockbridge Village, Knowsley, Merseyside (L28 / L36 - accessible from Huyton, Page Moss, Knotty Ash, West Derby, Croxteth & Liverpool)
Position Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only (Long Term / Ongoing Contract)
Salary/Rate: Competitive (Daily Rate)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
About the Role
A welcoming primary school in Stockbridge Village, Knowsley is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA / LSA) for a full-time role in Year 4 (Y4 / KS2).
This versatile position offers a blended classroom experience:
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General Classroom Support: Assisting the Class Teacher with group work, core subjects (Maths, English, Reading), and overall classroom management in Year 4.
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1:1 SEN Support: Providing targeted one-to-one assistance for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN / SEND) and Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ADHD, ASD (Autism), and general learning difficulties.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver small-group interventions and 1 to 1 TA assistance aligned with the KS2 Primary National Curriculum.
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Support pupils with SEN / SEND, implementing strategies for focus, emotional regulation, and behaviour management.
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Differentiate learning tasks for Year 4 pupils to build confidence in English, Maths, and wider curriculum subjects.
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Work collaboratively as a Classroom Assistant alongside the Class Teacher, SENCO, and external educational specialists.
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Maintain a calm, structured, and encouraging classroom environment to keep pupils engaged.
Essential Criteria
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KS2 Experience: Direct experience as a Primary Teaching Assistant / TA in Key Stage 2 (KS2 Support).
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SEN Experience: Proven background working with SEN / SEND children, specifically supporting ADHD, ASD / Autism, or social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH).
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Role Expertise: Background as a General TA, 1:1 Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or Special Educational Needs Assistant.
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Personal Skills: Patient, adaptable, proactive in behaviour support, and confident in building strong relationships with young learners.
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Compliance: Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
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