Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Toxteth

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Unqualified Teaching Assistant for a full-time position in Liverpool. You will support classroom activities, encourage positive behaviour, and help improve pupil attainment. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about working with children and pursuing a career in education. Applicants should possess GCSE qualifications in English and Maths and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and empathy. Training is provided to support professional development.

Benefits

Free child protection training

DBS check assistance

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to receive and act on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with classroom activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour among pupils.
• Supervise pupils during break and lunch times.
• Provide support in core subjects like reading and numeracy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Empathy

Patience

Education

GCSE Grade 4/C in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Toxteth, Liverpool, L8
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Start Date: Jan 2026
Salary: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour

About the School

We are recruiting on behalf of a warm and welcoming primary school located in the heart of Toxteth. The school is known for its vibrant atmosphere and committed staff, who work tirelessly to create an inclusive and nurturing environment. Their ethos centres on fostering curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning, enabling every pupil to achieve their full potential.

The Role

The school is seeking to appoint an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and dynamic team. Working under the direction of qualified teaching staff, the successful candidate will contribute to improving pupil attainment and supporting the social, emotional, and educational development of all learners. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about working with children and exploring a future in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher with day-to-day classroom activities, including:
  • Assisting in the planning and delivery of engaging learning tasks
  • Supporting individual pupils or small groups, particularly those with additional needs
  • Preparing classroom resources, displays, and teaching materials
• Encourage positive behaviour and support harmonious interactions among pupils
• Supervise pupils during break and lunch times as required
• Provide support in core subjects such as reading, writing, and numeracy
• Undertake general administrative duties (e.g., photocopying, filing, maintaining records)
• Help develop pupils’ social skills and model positive behaviour and attitudes
• Offer general pastoral care, including basic first aid (training will be provided)

Person Specification

Essential

• A genuine enthusiasm for working with children and young people
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively within a team
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in English and Maths or equivalent)
• Willingness to receive and act on feedback (full training will be provided)
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and a consistently positive attitude

Desirable

• Previous experience working with children in any capacity (e.g., nursery, holiday club, youth work)
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

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.

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