KS2 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; St Helens; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a welcoming KS2-focused role at a Catholic primary school in St Helens. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning, work with pupils in small groups, and help with literacy, numeracy and reading development from December 2026.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with a temporary-to-permanent contract and opportunities for ongoing CPD and school-based training.

Qualifications

• Has recent experience working in a primary school setting.
• Desirable Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting KS2 pupils and literacy/numeracy development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions for small groups and individuals.
• Assist pupils with literacy, numeracy and reading development.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Enthusiastic

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant (KS2) | Support Role in a Welcoming St Helens Primary School | December 2026

• Location: St Helens, Merseyside (WA10)
• Start Date: December 2026
• Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)
• Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in a supportive primary school?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a popular and highly regarded Catholic primary school in St Helens to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from December2026.

The successful candidate will provide classroom support across Key Stage 2, working closely with class teachers to help pupils achieve their full potential while contributing to the wider life of the school.

Why this school?

• Warm, family-oriented school community
• Strong leadership team and supportive staff culture
• Excellent pupil behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
• Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning spaces
• Easily accessible from St Helens town centre, Sutton, Rainhill, Prescot, Liverpool, Eccleston and surrounding areas, with good public transport links and nearby motorway access

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom
• Delivering targeted interventions for small groups and individual pupils
• Assisting children with literacy, numeracy and reading development
• Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence and independence
• Supporting children with varying learning needs and abilities
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and parents where required
• Preparing learning resources and maintaining an organised learning environment
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

We are looking for someone who:

• Has recent experience working within a primary school setting
• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
• Has experience supporting pupils in KS2
• Builds strong relationships with children and colleagues
• Is proactive, enthusiastic and committed to helping pupils succeed
• Demonstrates patience, adaptability and excellent communication skills
• Can commit to a full-time, long-term position

What Teaching Personnel can offer:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Opportunity to secure a permanent school contract
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Access to Teaching Personnel's wellbeing and discount schemes
• Dedicated support from an experienced Primary Education Consultant
• A simple and efficient registration process