1:1 Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is supporting a Church of England primary school in Wirral, Merseyside to recruit a caring 1:1 Teaching Assistant. You will work closely with a named pupil to support learning in a nurturing village school setting.

The role involves supporting individual learning, assisting small groups, helping during whole-class lessons, and supervising breaks to ensure safety. A relevant qualification and an enhanced DBS are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Mandatory Enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Strong communication and a warm, encouraging approach to children and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support individual children with learning activities to promote engagement.
• Assist small groups to foster inclusive learning experiences.
• Help during whole-class lessons and facilitate smooth classroom operation.
• Supervise breaks and lunchtimes to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Assist with serving lunches and maintaining a positive environment throughout the day.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience with children

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Job Description

Our client, a welcoming Church of England primary school in the Wirral, Merseyside, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to support children's learning and development within a nurturing village school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting individual children with their learning activities to ensure engagement and understanding
• Assisting small groups of pupils to promote inclusive and effective learning experiences
• Helping during whole-class lessons and activities to facilitate smooth classroom operation
• Supervising break and lunchtimes, ensuring children's safety and well-being
• Assisting with serving lunches and maintaining a positive, supportive environment throughout the school day

Requirements & Qualifications

• A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting
• Mandatory compliance with an Enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK
• Strong communication skills and a warm, encouraging approach to children and colleagues

Benefits & Work Environment

• Supportive and inclusive school community in the heart of the Wirral
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
• A role that makes a meaningful difference in children's lives

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.