General Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Hoylake; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a General Teaching Assistant to support learning in a Hoylake primary school. The role is full-time, long-term supply, predominantly Monday to Friday, with a focus on helping pupils engage with the curriculum and build confidence throughout the school day.

You will work alongside the class teacher, support individuals and groups, manage resources, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment while following school safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Be enthusiastic about supporting children's potential.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Right to work in the UK; Monday–Friday availability.
• Hold or working towards Level 2/3 SFL qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help pupils engage with the curriculum and complete tasks.
• Prepare and organise classroom resources.
• Encourage positive behaviour and maintain a calm classroom.
• Support pupils during break and lunchtime.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Follow safeguarding policies and maintain high standards of wellbeing.
• Contribute to wider school wellbeing and education.

Skills

Classroom support

Behaviour management

Communication

Pupil engagement

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

General Teaching Assistant Location: Hoylake, Wirral Contract: Full-time, long-term supply (Monday

The role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with a genuine interest in developing a career within primary education.

Working alongside the class teacher and wider school team, you will provide valuable support to pupils throughout the school day, helping them to engage with their learning and develop their confidence and independence.

The successful candidate will be an important part of the classroom, helping to create a positive, encouraging and well-organised environment where all pupils feel supported and able to achieve their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities and learning Supporting the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities and learning
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and understanding Working with individual pupils and small groups to reinforce learning and understanding
• Helping pupils engage with the curriculum and complete classroom tasks Helping pupils engage with the curriculum and complete classroom tasks
• Providing support with reading, writing, maths and other areas of the primary curriculum Providing support with reading, writing, maths and other areas of the primary curriculum
• Preparing and organising classroom resources and learning materials Preparing and organising classroom resources and learning materials
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to maintain a calm and productive classroom Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to maintain a calm and productive classroom
• Supporting pupils during break and lunchtime as required Supporting pupils during break and lunchtime as required
• Encouraging children to become more confident, independent and engaged learners Encouraging children to become more confident, independent and engaged learners
• Developing positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff Developing positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff
• Working as part of the wider school team to support the education and wellbeing of pupils Working as part of the wider school team to support the education and wellbeing of pupils
• Following school policies and maintaining high standards of safeguarding at all times Following school policies and maintaining high standards of safeguarding at all times What the School Offers
• A supportive and welcoming primary school environment A supportive and welcoming primary school environment
• A friendly team of experienced teaching and support staff A friendly team of experienced teaching and support staff
• The opportunity to build your experience within a primary school The opportunity to build your experience within a primary school
• Access to professional development and training Access to professional development and training
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's learning and development The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's learning and development The Successful Applicant Will
• Have experience working with children or young people, preferably within a school or educational setting Have experience working with children or young people, preferably within a school or educational setting
• Be enthusiastic about supporting children and helping them achieve their potential Be enthusiastic about supporting children and helping them achieve their potential
• Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Be confident working with pupils individually, in small groups and as part of a whole class Be confident working with pupils individually, in small groups and as part of a whole class
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reliable, adaptable and willing to take a proactive approach Be reliable, adaptable and willing to take a proactive approach
• Be able to establish positive relationships with pupils and colleagues Be able to establish positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Be committed to creating a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment Be committed to creating a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Have the right to work in the UK and be available Monday to Friday Have the right to work in the UK and be available Monday to Friday
• Hold, or be working towards, a Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (desirable) Hold, or be working towards, a Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (desirable)
• Have previous experience in a primary school setting (desirable) Have previous experience in a primary school setting (desirable) What We Offer
• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
• A dedicated consultant and ongoing support A dedicated consultant and ongoing support
• Access to long-term opportunities across local schools Access to long-term opportunities across local schools
• Competitive daily rates Competitive daily rates

Safeguarding Commitment This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child workforce), satisfactory references, and compliance with KCSIE (2026) and safer recruitment guidelines.

Overseas police checks may be required for candidates who have lived or worked abroad.

Educato Limited is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment.