Teaching Assistant - Warrington

Teaching Personnel; Warrington; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant in Warrington to support KS1 pupils. The role focuses on morning hours, helping with phonics, reading, and early literacy while working closely with the class teacher to create a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will have prior experience with children in a school setting, be patient and proactive, and able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or in a school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, enthusiastic and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small groups and 1:1 during lessons.
• Assist with phonics, reading and early literacy development.
• Help prepare classroom resources and activities.
• Support behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
• Encourage pupil engagement and participation.

Skills

Experience with children

KS1 knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Part Time – Warrington – October 2026 Start

A friendly and inclusive primary school in Warrington is looking to appoint a part-time Teaching Assistant to support pupils within KS1. This role is ideal for someone seeking morning hours while still making a meaningful impact in the classroom.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning activities, provide additional support where required, and help maintain a positive classroom environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis
• Assisting with phonics, reading, and early literacy development
• Helping to prepare classroom resources
• Supporting behaviour management strategies
• Encouraging pupil engagement and participation

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working with children or in a school setting
• Is patient, enthusiastic, and proactive
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Has strong communication skills

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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