Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

The Education Specialists; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Ongoing support and guidance

Long-term and temporary opportunities

Flexible approach to work

Education consultants

Access to teaching and support roles

Job summary

The Education Specialists are recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Litherland, Merseyside. You will provide general classroom support across Key Stage 1 and assist with individual and small-group work, as well as targeted interventions to help pupils progress.

Experience with Forest School/outdoor learning is advantageous, and the role offers daily supply/temporary work with competitive pay for September 2026 start. DBS and references are required during registration.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in educational settings.
• Confident in delivering 1:1 and small-group support.
• Able to implement targeted interventions as needed.
• Forest School or outdoor learning experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support across Key Stage 1.
• Support pupils to complete tasks and activities.
• Work with individuals and small groups to provide additional help.
• Deliver targeted interventions to help pupils progress.
• Support pupils with learning needs and targets.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement learning strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
• Assist with Forest School activities and outdoor learning.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Interventions

Forest School

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

• Primary
• Litherland, Merseyside
• Daily Supply / Temporary
• £95 - £110 per day
• September 2026

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive Roman Catholic primary school in Litherland, Merseyside.

The school is a well-established two-form entry primary school, catering for children from nursery through to the end of Key Stage 2. It serves a diverse local community and provides a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially and personally.

The school was most recently inspected by Ofsted in March 2023 and was judged to be Good.

The school has a diverse pupil population, with a significant proportion of pupils eligible for Free School Meals. It also supports pupils with a range of additional needs and backgrounds, providing an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is confident working with children with differing needs.

The successful candidate will provide general classroom support across Key Stage 1, work with individuals and small groups, deliver targeted interventions and support the school's Forest School provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant who enjoys working with younger children and is keen to make a positive difference to their learning, confidence and development.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Providing general classroom support across Key Stage 1.
• Supporting pupils to complete set tasks and activities within the classroom.
• Working with individuals and small groups to provide additional support.
• Delivering and supporting targeted interventions to help pupils make progress.
• Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and engagement with learning.
• Supporting pupils with their individual learning needs and targets.
• Working closely with the class teacher to implement appropriate learning strategies.
• Providing encouragement and positive reinforcement to promote good behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
• Supporting pupils during different aspects of the school day, including classroom activities and outdoor learning.
• Assisting with Forest School activities, helping pupils engage safely and positively with outdoor learning.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other Teaching Assistants to provide a consistent and supportive learning environment.
• Promoting the welfare, safeguarding and inclusion of all pupils.

Who can apply?

We are keen to hear from candidates who have experience working with children in a school, nursery, youth, sports, childcare or similar setting.

The role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting children within an educational or childcare environment.
• Confident working with pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Able to support children with different learning needs.
• Patient, enthusiastic and encouraging.
• Interested in supporting outdoor and practical learning.
• Comfortable working as part of a wider school team.
• Committed to promoting positive behaviour and pupil independence.

Experience of Forest School, outdoor learning, interventions, SEND or working within Key Stage 1 would be advantageous, although relevant experience in other settings will also be considered.

How can you be considered?

• Email an up-to-date CV. Your CV should clearly demonstrate your experience working with children and young people.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the online update service or be willing to purchase one.
• Be able to provide original qualifications as part of the registration process.
• Provide suitable references covering your relevant experience.

Why should you choose TES?

At TES, we understand and appreciate the contribution supply staff make to education, and we strive to ensure you feel valued as a member of our team.

Individuals working for TES benefit from:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Ongoing support and guidance throughout your education career.
• Long-term and temporary opportunities.
• A flexible approach to work.
• A trained team of education consultants.
• Access to a range of teaching and support opportunities across the education sector.

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.