Primary School Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Widnes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment seeks a dedicated Primary School Teaching Assistant for a rewarding full-time position in Widnes starting in September. This role involves providing 1:1 support to a child with learning needs and assisting in a positive classroom environment. Candidates should have experience with children and a passion for fostering emotional and academic development.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in school, care, residential, or youth settings.
• Calm, empathetic, and patient approach.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a child in Year 1.
• Assist with group learning activities in Key Stage 1.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Primary School Teaching Assistant – Widnes (Halton Area) Full-Time | September Start | £13.50 per hour | Temp to Perm Opportunity Working Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join a large, well-respected mainstream primary school in Widnes from September. This is a full-time position, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. In this rewarding role, you will provide 1:1 support to a child in Year 1 with emotional and learning needs, while also assisting across the wider Key Stage 1 classroom environment. Key Responsibilities: Deliver focused 1:1 support for a child in Year 1, encouraging engagement, emotional regulation, and learning progress Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored support strategies Assist with group learning activities and classroom routines within Key Stage 1 Help create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning atmosphere for all pupils What We’re Looking For: Experience working with children in school, care, residential, or youth settings Calm, empathetic, and patient approach, particularly when supporting children with additional needs Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude A genuine passion for helping children develop socially, emotionally, and academically Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is preferred but not essential What You’ll Gain: A welcoming and supportive school environment that values its support staff The chance to make a real difference in a child’s educational journey Ongoing training and professional development opportunities A friendly, experienced team of educators to learn from and grow with Competitive pay rate of £13.50 per hour Potential for a permanent role following a successful temporary period If you're committed to making a positive impact in the classroom and want to be part of a nurturing, high-performing school community in Widnes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to start your next rewarding chapter this September. INDLIV

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Hannah Smith on 0151 459 9299 | Ext: 3026.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Hannah Smith

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3026