Teaching Assistant

Teach; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach is recruiting enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across Liverpool and surrounding areas. You will support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, assist teachers with activities, and help learners build confidence and social skills.

The role offers flexibility to choose when and where you work, with opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings, including SEND provisions. SEND experience is welcomed but not essential for all roles.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and approachable.
• Reliable and professional.
• Adaptable and confident working in different school environments.
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider school team.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Provide classroom and learning support
• Assist teachers with learning activities and classroom routines
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Support pupils with additional learning needs
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and learning styles

Skills

Caring demeanor

Reliability

Adaptability

Passion for education

Independence & teamwork

Relationship building

Job description

Supply Teaching Assistants – Liverpool

Teach is currently recruiting enthusiastic, caring and experienced Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across Liverpool and the surrounding areas.

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people and want the flexibility to choose when and where you work, we’d love to hear from you.

We work with a wide range of schools, offering opportunities across mainstream primary and secondary schools, specialist provisions and SEND settings.

What will you be doing?

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Provide classroom and learning support
• Assist teachers with learning activities and classroom routines
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement
• Support pupils with additional learning needs
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and learning styles

SEND experience is welcomed

We are particularly interested in Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with SEND, including:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• Communication and interaction needs
• Complex learning needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Challenging behaviour

However, SEND experience isn't essential for every role. We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience who are looking to develop their career within education.

Experience in care, support work, youth work, childcare or other roles involving children and young people may be highly relevant.

What we're looking for

• Caring, patient and approachable
• Reliable and professional
• Adaptable and confident working in different school environments
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider school team
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Why work with Teach?

We can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible supply opportunities
• Access to a wide range of mainstream and SEND schools
• Opportunities across Manchester and surrounding areas
• The chance to gain experience across different school settings
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team
• Opportunities to develop your career within education

Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work or you’re looking to take the next step into education, Teach can help you find the right opportunity.

Ready for your next opportunity?

If you're a Teaching Assistant in Liverpool looking for flexible supply work and want to make a genuine difference to children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Teach is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and screening in accordance with current legislation and relevant guidance