Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Tuebrook, L13
Contract: Full-time (Term-time only – 39 weeks per year)
Start Date: September 2026 (or as soon as possible)
Salary: £14.25 per hour

About the School

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and vibrant primary school in the heart of the Tuebrook community. The school is proud of its inclusive and nurturing ethos, where dedicated staff work together to ensure every child feels valued and is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school's vision is to inspire curiosity, build resilience, and nurture a lifelong love of learning.

The Role

The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of qualified teachers, contributing to the academic progress and personal development of pupils. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working with children and considering a future career in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support in the classroom, including:
  • Assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons
  • Supporting individual pupils and small groups, particularly those with additional needs
  • Preparing resources, displays, and teaching materials
• Promote and encourage positive behaviour and social interaction
• Supervise pupils during break and lunch times, as required
• Support pupils with reading, writing, numeracy, and other basic skills
• Assist with general administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, and record keeping
• Help pupils develop social skills and demonstrate positive behaviour
• Provide general welfare support, pastoral care, and basic first aid (training will be provided)

Person Specification

Essential:

• A genuine interest in working with children and young people
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships quickly
• Punctual, reliable, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade 4/C in English and Maths or equivalent)
• Willingness to receive feedback and engage in training and development
• Patient, empathetic, and maintains a positive attitude

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with children (paid or voluntary), e.g. nursery, after-school club, youth work
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

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.
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