At a Glance
- Tasks: Support two Year 2 pupils in their learning and engagement throughout the school day.
- Company: Welcoming primary school in Aintree, Liverpool, with a focus on community.
- Benefits: Full-time role, competitive pay, professional development, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth within a supportive school environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's education and build lasting relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Teaching Assistant; Level 2 or 3 qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
Location: Aintree, Liverpool
Start date: Post October half-term 2026 (November)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term position where you can make a real difference to two pupils? Teaching Personnel is working with a welcoming primary school in Aintree, Liverpool, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant from October half-term 2026. You will work on a 2:1 basis, supporting two pupils in Year 2 throughout the school day. The role will initially be offered on a temporary basis through Teaching Personnel, with the intention of becoming permanent for the right person.
The role will involve:
- Supporting two Year 2 pupils with their learning and engagement
- Helping the pupils access classroom activities and follow instructions
- Breaking tasks into clear, manageable steps
- Providing encouragement, reassurance and consistent support
- Supporting the development of confidence and independence
- Helping with phonics, reading, writing and early mathematics
- Using visual resources and adapted activities where appropriate
- Supporting positive behaviour, classroom routines and emotional regulation
- Monitoring progress and feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
- Working closely with school staff to provide consistent support
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant
- Are confident supporting pupils within KS1, ideally Year 2
- Can build positive and trusting relationships with children
- Have a calm, patient and consistent approach
- Are able to adapt activities to meet individual needs
- Work well alongside teachers, support staff and the SENCO
- Are reliable and able to commit to a long-term position
- Would be interested in progressing into a permanent school role
A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous, but applicants with strong, relevant school experience will also be considered.
What Teaching Personnel can offer:
- A full-time role with a clear temporary-to-permanent pathway
- Consistent work within one Aintree primary school
- Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
- Support from a dedicated primary education consultant
- Access to CPD and professional development
- Guidance throughout the registration and placement process
This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to become part of one school community and provide meaningful, consistent support to two pupils at an important stage in their education. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or contact Emily at Teaching Personnel Liverpool Primary to discuss the vacancy.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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