2:1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is working with a welcoming primary school in Aintree, Liverpool, to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant from October half-term 2026, with a clear temporary-to-permanent progression. You will work on a 2:1 basis, supporting two Year 2 pupils throughout the school day, helping with phonics, reading, writing and early mathematics, and feeding back progress to the class teacher.

You will work closely with school staff, SENCO, and teachers to ensure consistent support and a

Qualifications

• Recent experience as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting KS1/Year 2 pupils
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach
• Ability to adapt activities to meet individual needs
• Commitment to a long-term position and potential progression to permanent role

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, reassurance and consistent support
• Support development of confidence and independence
• Assist with phonics, reading, writing and early mathematics
• Use visual resources and adapted activities as needed
• Support positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Monitor progress and feed back to teacher and SENCO
• Collaborate with school staff to provide consistent support

Skills

Teaching experience

KS1/Year 2 support

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

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

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term position where you can make a real difference to two pupils?

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

You will work on a 2:1 basis, supporting two pupils in Year 2 throughout the school day. The role will initially be offered on a temporary basis through Teaching Personnel, with the intention of becoming permanent for the right person.

• 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

• 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.

• 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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