Intervention Specialist TA in Knowsley

Location: Huyton (L36), Merseyside

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Flexible / Temporary (with potential for extension or permanent role)

Pay Rate: £14.25 – £15.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Teaching Personnel are partnering with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Huyton to appoint a dedicated Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant for the upcoming academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled TA or education professional with a passion for targeted support and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning. This role will involve delivering focused literacy and numeracy interventions to both small groups and individual pupils across KS1 and KS2, supporting academic progress while boosting pupil confidence.

About the School

The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupil wellbeing and academic progress are equally prioritised. The leadership team is supportive and approachable, with a strong commitment to staff development. Intervention provision is central to the school’s improvement strategy, meaning this role will have a direct and lasting impact on pupil attainment.

The Role

As an Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering structured intervention sessions for pupils working below age-related expectations
• Collaborating with class teachers and the SENCO to identify needs and track progress
• Differentiating resources and approaches to suit individual learning styles
• Supporting pupils both within the classroom setting and in targeted intervention groups

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have recent experience delivering interventions within a primary school
• Possess a solid understanding of the primary curriculum, particularly in English and Maths
• Be confident working with both small groups and on a one-to-one basis
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and initiative
• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Be committed to supporting children to achieve their full potential
• Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Teaching Personnel

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella company involvement)
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Access to FREE CPD, including specialised intervention training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• £50 referral bonus for recommending fellow education professionals

If you’re seeking a rewarding September opportunity where you can make a meaningful difference through targeted intervention support, we would love to hear from you. 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.