Teaching Assistant Level 1

St Mary's Catholic Primary School; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming rural school community. You will support learning, wellbeing, and personal development across the school, helping pupils feel valued and confident.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, brings a positive, patient approach, and collaborates closely with staff and families to create engaging learning experiences and a nurturing environment where every child can

Qualifications

• Enjoys working with children and helping them flourish.
• Positive, patient, and caring approach.
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Flexible, proactive, and a strong team player.
• Commitment to providing the best possible experience for every child.
• To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management, behaviour support and personal care where required.

Responsibilities

• To support teaching and learning within a school environment by assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging learning experiences, promoting pupil wellbeing, and helping children achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
• To supervise individuals and groups of children as directed by teaching and senior staff, including support for individual learning needs.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Team player

Pupil support

Job description

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming rural school. This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside dedicated staff in a nurturing environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to achieve their best.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting learning, wellbeing, and personal development across the school. You will work closely with pupils and teachers, helping to create engaging learning experiences, build confidence, and celebrate success.

What Makes Our School Special?

• A warm, family atmosphere where everyone is known and valued.
• Enthusiastic, friendly children who love to learn.
• Strong partnerships with families and the local community.
• A supportive and dedicated staff team committed to helping one another succeed.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow professionally.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Enjoys working with children and helping them flourish.
• Has a positive, patient, and caring approach.
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Is flexible, proactive, and a strong team player.
• Shares our commitment to providing the best possible experience for every child.
• To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management, behaviour support and personal care where required.
• To support teaching and learning within a school environment by assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging learning experiences, promoting pupil wellbeing, and helping children achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

If you are looking for a role where your contribution will be truly valued and where no two days are the same, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Come and be part of a school community where small really is special.