Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Tuebrook, L13
Contract: Full-time (term-time only, 39 weeks per year)
Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier if available)
Salary: £14.25 per hour
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About the School
We are recruiting on behalf of a friendly and vibrant primary school located in the heart of the Tuebrook community. The school is known for its inclusive and nurturing environment, where committed staff work collaboratively to ensure every child feels valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
The school’s ethos focuses on inspiring curiosity, building resilience, and fostering a lifelong love of learning among its pupils.
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The Role
The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team. The successful candidate will work closely with qualified teachers to support both the academic progress and personal development of pupils.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working with children and is considering a future career in education.
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Key Responsibilities
* Provide classroom support, including:
o Assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons
o Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, particularly those with additional needs
o Preparing learning resources, displays, and teaching materials
* Encourage positive behaviour and promote strong social interaction
* Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime when required
* Support pupils with reading, writing, numeracy, and other core skills
* Undertake general administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, and record-keeping
* Assist in developing pupils’ social skills and reinforcing positive behaviour
* Provide general welfare support, pastoral care, and basic first aid (training will be provided)
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* A genuine interest in working with children and young people
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships quickly
* Reliable, punctual, 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 learn, accept feedback, and engage in ongoing training
* A patient, empathetic, and positive approach
Desirable Criteria
* Previous experience working with children (either paid or voluntary), for example in a nursery, after-school club, or youth setting
* 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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