KS2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 6 pupil with Special Educational Needs in a nurturing Catholic primary school in Maghull. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and proactive, committed to helping children thrive and transition smoothly to secondary school. This role offers a chance to make a genuine impact in a child's learning journey, supported by a welcoming staff team and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive leadership and team

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) or eagerness to learn.
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Ability to implement strategies from the child’s SEN support plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support during lessons.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence-building, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCo.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Positive attitude

Ability to build trusting relationships

Calm and adaptable

Job description

Start Date: Immediately after February Half Term
Role Type: Full‑time, ongoing
Location: Maghull

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s learning journey?
A welcoming and community‑focused Catholic primary school in Maghull is seeking a dedicated, nurturing, and proactive Teaching Assistant to support a Year 6 pupil with Special Educational Needs.

You will work closely with one pupil in Year 6, providing 1:1 support that helps them access learning, build confidence, and thrive in their final year of primary school. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, encouraging, and committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 support during lessons
• Implementing strategies from the child’s SEN support plan
• Supporting emotional regulation, confidence‑building, and independence
• Working collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCo
• Encouraging positive behaviour, resilience, and engagement
• Helping the pupil prepare smoothly for the transition to secondary school

This warm, nurturing Catholic school is proud of its strong sense of community and values. Staff work collaboratively, placing the wellbeing and development of pupils at the heart of everything they do. You’ll be joining a supportive team that celebrates every small step of progress.

• Compassionate, patient, and positive
• Experienced supporting pupils with SEN (or eager to learn)
• Able to build trusting relationships
• Calm, adaptable, and proactive
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice

• A friendly, welcoming staff team
• Supportive leadership and SENCo
• A chance to make a genuine impact in a child’s final primary year
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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