Teaching Assistant - Primary

Axcis Education Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Good public transport links

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Skelmersdale from September. This full‑time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm, supporting a Year 5 class and helping pupils access the curriculum.

You will work with the class teacher, run small group interventions in literacy and numeracy, support individual pupils, and assist with resources, behaviour and transitions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience within a primary school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or a similar child‑focused setting.
• A positive, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to support pupils with a range of learning needs within the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during whole-class lessons
• Delivering small group interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Providing targeted support to individual pupils when required
• Assisting with the preparation of classroom resources and learning activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupil engagement
• Supporting pupils during playtimes, lunchtimes, and transition periods where necessary
• Helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment

Skills

Experience with children

Primary school experience

Positive, patient, adaptable

Communication and teamwork

Support diverse learning needs

Job description

Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Skelmersdale from September. This is a full‑time Teaching Assistant position, working Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm, offering a fantastic opportunity to support teaching and learning within a Year 5 classroom.

There is also the potential for a permanent contract for the successful candidate, depending on the school's ongoing staffing needs.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils in a Year 5 class, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. You will provide support to the whole class, as well as working with small groups and individual pupils who may require additional guidance to access the curriculum. The school is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive individual who can build positive relationships with pupils and contribute to their academic, social, and emotional development.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils during whole‑class lessons
• Delivering small group interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Providing targeted support to individual pupils when required
• Assisting with the preparation of classroom resources and learning activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupil engagement
• Supporting pupils during playtimes, lunchtimes, and transition periods where necessary
• Helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment

About the School

This friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school in Skelmersdale is committed to providing a high‑quality education where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school prides itself on its supportive ethos, strong teamwork, and positive relationships between staff, pupils, and families.

Benefits

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Strong leadership and ongoing professional support
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Free on‑site parking
• Good public transport links

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working with children
• Experience within a primary school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or a similar child‑focused setting
• A positive, patient, and adaptable approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to support pupils with a range of learning needs within the classroom

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).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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.

Contact

John Boddington

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 3005