General Class TA

Tessupply; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PAYE weekly

CPD access

Consultant support

Refer-a-friend £150

Job summary

The Education Specialists are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Formby.

This role involves supporting pupils of all abilities, both inside and outside the classroom, helping them access learning, develop confidence and engage positively with school life. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• A patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Ability to support pupils with a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to assist with classroom activities and wider school routines.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through The Education Specialists.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development across the primary age range.
• Assist the class teacher with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Provide individual and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive relationships.
• Support children during break times, lunchtimes and other activities outside the classroom.
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Patient and proactive

Strong communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safeguarding awareness

Caring and adaptable

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Job title: Teaching Assistant – Primary School

The Education Specialists are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and adaptable Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Formby.

This role involves supporting pupils of all abilities, both inside and outside the classroom, helping them access learning, develop confidence and engage positively with school life. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Teaching Assistant benefits

• Competitive daily rate of £95–£105 per day
• PAYE paid weekly
• Access to CPD and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support
• £150 refer-a-friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Teaching Assistant role requirements

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting is desirable
• A patient, caring and proactive approach
• Ability to support pupils with a range of abilities and learning needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to assist with classroom activities and wider school routines
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through The Education Specialists

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Support pupils' learning and development across the primary age range
• Assist the class teacher with classroom activities and learning tasks
• Provide individual and small-group support where required
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Support children during break times, lunchtimes and other activities outside the classroom
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain a safe, inclusive environment

Safeguarding & Compliance

The Education Specialists are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.