Junior School Teaching Assistant

Vetro Recruitment; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment seeks a dedicated Junior School Teaching Assistant to join a leading girls’ primary academy in Birkenhead, Merseyside. You’ll support learning and student wellbeing within a collaborative team.

You’ll assist teachers with lessons across subjects, help individuals or groups reach goals, and foster an inclusive, confident classroom.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Mandatory Enhanced DBS Check and safeguarding training.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to supporting student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assisting teachers with lessons across subjects.
• Supporting individuals or groups to meet learning goals.
• Promoting an inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages participation and confidence.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience working with children

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Job Title: Junior School Teaching Assistant

Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a leading girls’ primary academy in Birkenhead, Merseyside.

This role offers the chance to contribute to a thriving educational environment committed to academic excellence and personal development. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting students’ learning and wellbeing within a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting classroom teachers to deliver engaging lessons across various subjects.
• Assisting individual students or groups to ensure they meet their learning goals.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive environment that encourages student participation and confidence.
• Contributing to the overall wellbeing and development of students, fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• An NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Mandatory compliance with an Enhanced DBS Check and relevant safeguarding training.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to supporting student achievement.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and friendly school environment committed to staff wellbeing.
• Opportunities for career progression within a highly successful academy.

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. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.