KS1 Teaching Assistant: Nurture, Interventions & SEND

Aspire People; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Aspire People are partnering with a welcoming primary school in Wavertree, Liverpool to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant to support KS1 pupils.

This full-time, long-term role runs until December 2026 and starts ASAP, with daily pay of £95-£105 depending on experience. You will support phonics, reading, writing, and early maths, and assist SEND pupils within an inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Confidence supporting small groups and intervention work in KS1.
• Experience supporting children with SEND (autism, ADHD, learning delays, etc.)
• Ability to obtain two professional references and Enhanced DBS check

Responsibilities

• Supporting learning across KS1 through targeted interventions and small-group work
• Assisting with phonics, reading, writing, and early maths development
• Providing in-class support for pupils with SEND, adapting tasks where required
• Helping to implement individual support strategies and EHCP targets (where applicable)
• Encouraging positive behaviour, confidence, and independence
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Working collaboratively with class teachers, SEND staff, and senior leaders
• Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to teaching staff

Skills

KS1 support

Small group intervention

SEND support

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Aspire People are partnering with a welcoming primary school in Wavertree, Liverpool to recruit a committed Teaching Assistant to support KS1 pupils.

This full-time, long-term role runs until December 2026 and starts ASAP, with daily pay of £95-£105 depending on experience. You will support phonics, reading, writing, and early maths, and assist SEND pupils within an inclusive classroom.