Primary Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | Primary Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Knowsley |
| Industry: | Primary |
| Salary: | £13.50 - £14.5 per hour |
| Reference: | HS - TA - L36_1772787536 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | hannah@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Location: Knowsley, L36Hourly Rate: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: Easter 2026 (or sooner if available)
Position: Full-time & Part-time options available
Join a Primary School and Make a Difference
Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential?
Aspire People are delighted to partner with a friendly primary school in Knowsley, L36, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to flourish. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils gain confidence, independence, and a love for learning.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 or small group support to primary-aged children, tailoring your approach to individual needs.
* Support children with challenges such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, and communication needs.
* Work with teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised learning plans, targeted interventions, and behaviour strategies.
* Use creative, sensory, and play-based activities to engage students in learning.
* Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and independence.
* Build strong relationships with families, staff, and external professionals to ensure holistic support.
Who We're Looking For
* Experience working with children, ideally in primary or SEND settings (care or residential experience also welcome).
* Patient, compassionate, resilient, and passionate about supporting children's development.
* Skilled in building trusting relationships with students who need extra support.
* A team player with excellent communication skills to collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals.
* Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of all students.
* Must provide professional references and either hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Aspire People
* Dedicated consultant support with SEND knowledge to guide you throughout your placement.
* Competitive pay: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour, depending on experience.
* Access to SEND-focused CPD and professional development opportunities.
* Opportunities to work in rewarding primary and SEND settings across Knowsley and Merseyside.
* Generous refer-a-friend bonuses: £100 for TAs, £250 for Teachers.
Additional Information
* Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (full-time and part-time options available)
* Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links
If you're a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant ready to support children in a primary school environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Apply today and join a school that truly values every child.
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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