2:1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Year 2 Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Aintree, Liverpool. The role starts after October half-term 2026, full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

You will support two Year 2 pupils, help with reading, writing and early maths, and work closely with teachers and SENCO to provide stable, nurturing support. This is a temporary to permanent position with ongoing CPD and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Teaching Assistant in KS1.
• Confident supporting Year 2 pupils with learning activities.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Reliable and able to commit to a long-term position.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support two Year 2 pupils with learning and engagement.
• Help pupils access classroom activities and follow instructions.
• Break tasks into clear, manageable steps.
• Provide encouragement and consistent support.
• Support development of confidence and independence.
• Assist with phonics, reading, writing and early maths.
• Monitor progress and feed back to teacher and SENCO.
• Work with staff to provide consistent, positive support.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

KS1 support

Pupil engagement

Calm approach

Education

Level 2 TA

Level 3 TA

Job description

Year 2 Teaching Assistant | 2:1 Pupil Support | Aintree

• Location: Aintree, Liverpool
• Start date: Post October half-term 2026 (November)
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday - 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Contract: Temporary to permanent
• Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is working with a welcoming primary school in Aintree, Liverpool, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant from October half-term 2026.

The role will involve:

• Supporting two Year 2 pupils with their learning and engagement
• Helping the pupils access classroom activities and follow instructions
• Breaking tasks into clear, manageable steps
• Providing encouragement, reassurance and consistent support
• Supporting the development of confidence and independence
• Helping with phonics, reading, writing and early mathematics
• Using visual resources and adapted activities where appropriate
• Supporting positive behaviour, classroom routines and emotional regulation
• Monitoring progress and feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
• Working closely with school staff to provide consistent support

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant
• Are confident supporting pupils within KS1, ideally Year 2
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with children
• Have a calm, patient and consistent approach
• Are able to adapt activities to meet individual needs
• Work well alongside teachers, support staff and the SENCO
• Are reliable and able to commit to a long-term position
• Would be interested in progressing into a permanent school role
• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous, but applicants with strong, relevant school experience will also be considered.

What Teaching Personnel can offer:

• A full-time role with a clear temporary-to-permanent pathway
• Consistent work within one Aintree primary school
• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• Support from a dedicated primary education consultant
• Access to CPD and professional development
• Guidance throughout the registration and placement process

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who wants to become part of one school community and provide meaningful, consistent support to two pupils at an important stage in their education.

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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