Part-Time Teaching Assistant
Location: Bootle, Sefton
Pay: £14.50 – £15.75 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Start: April 2026 – until the end of the academic year
To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role
Connex Education are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Bootle who are looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant to join their Key Stage 2 team.
The role will involve supporting a Year 6 pupil on a 1:1 basis during afternoon lessons. The pupil’s needs are low-level, and the school are looking for someone with a warm, caring and encouraging personality who can help the pupil stay engaged and confident in the classroom.
This opportunity would be ideal for someone starting their career as a Teaching Assistant, a student studying education or childcare, or someone looking for part-time school hours.
The role will begin after the Easter break and run until July 2026.
Assignment Details
* Part-time Teaching Assistant role
* Bootle primary school
* Year 6 – 1:1 support
* Monday to Friday, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
* April start – July 2026
What We’re Looking For
The school are looking for someone who is:
* Warm, patient and supportive with children
* Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
* Reliable and enthusiastic in the classroom
* Confident supporting children with additional needs
* A good team player with strong communication skills
Previous school experience or a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential. Candidates with relevant experience working with children or young people will also be considered.
You will also need:
* GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
* A current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex
Benefits of Working with Connex Education
* Competitive hourly pay
* Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella companies)
* Free CPD and training courses
* Opportunities for career progression and teacher training pathways
* Wellbeing support and guidance from our experienced education consultants
Interested?
If you are a caring and enthusiastic individual looking to gain experience in a supportive primary school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact the Connex Education Liverpool office to find out more about this opportunity
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.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.