Primary Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants for primary schools in North Liverpool. This role involves supporting pupils both individually and in groups, contributing to their education and well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and a passion for making a positive impact in education. In addition to competitive pay, the company offers flexible working options and access to professional development courses.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Access to CPD courses

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary-aged children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support pupils with sensory and physical impairments.
• Understanding of behavioural, emotional, and social development needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually or in groups.
• Assist in planning and evaluation of learning activities.
• Maintain pupil safety and security.

Skills

Support for individuals with special needs

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting! Are you an ambitious teaching assistant looking for a rewarding role in a primary school? We are seeking experienced and passionate Teaching Assistants for our North Liverpool based primary schools.

Purpose of Job

To support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils, including the provision of specialist skills as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support pupils either individually or in groups
• Support the activities of individuals or groups of children and participate in their education, including contributing to their health and well‑being
• Special needs support
  • Sensory and/or physical impairment
  • Cognition or learning difficulties
  • Behavioural, emotional and social development needs
  • Communication and interaction difficulties
• Undertake intimate care of individual(s) or a group(s) of children within your care
• Support to the teacher
  • Supporting planning and evaluation of learning activities
  • Supporting delivery of learning activities
  • Organising effective learning environments and maintaining appropriate records
  • Supporting literacy and numeracy activities in the classroom
  • Maintaining pupil safety and security
• Contribute to management of pupil behaviour
  • Promote school policies regarding pupil behaviour
  • Support implementation of strategies to manage pupil behaviour
• Support for the school
  • Provide support to colleagues
  • Develop own effectiveness in a support role
• Support the curriculum
  • Support the use of information and communication technology in the classroom

Why join Tradewind Recruitment?

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you — daily supply, long‑term contracts and permanent positions available local to you

We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you're a Teaching Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in primary education and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career.