Primary Teaching Assistant – Nurture & Learn (Term-Time)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Eccleston (PR7) to start Oct 2026.

The role is fixed-term for the full academic year, term-time only, Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:15pm, paid weekly at £14.25–£16.50 per hour. You will support pupils across EYFS and Key Stage 1, assist class teachers with lessons, and provide individual or small-group help to close gaps in learning while fostering a calm, inclusive classroom.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is required.
• Experience working in a UK mainstream classroom is essential.
• Training available for anyone without this qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning across a range of curriculum areas in EYFS and Key Stage 1
• Assist class teachers with the delivery of lessons and learning activities
• Provide individual or small group support tailored to pupils’ needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and build positive relationships with pupils
• Help monitor and report on pupil progress and engagement
• Support a calm, purposeful, and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Patience

Positivity

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a mainstream primary school in Eccleston (PR7) to start Oct 2026.

The role is fixed-term for the full academic year, term-time only, Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:15pm, paid weekly at £14.25–£16.50 per hour. You will support pupils across EYFS and Key Stage 1, assist class teachers with lessons, and provide individual or small-group help to close gaps in learning while fostering a calm, inclusive classroom.