Unqualified Teaching Assistant - Woolton

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

Job summary

A leading school in Woolton is seeking an enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. The role involves assisting with classroom activities and supporting the development of pupils. Candidates should have a genuine passion for working with children. This full-time position is ideal for those considering a career in education.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about working with children and young people.
• Able to work as part of a team and maintain punctuality.
• Willing to receive training and learn from feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support, assisting with planning and delivery of activities.
• Encourage positive behaviour and supervise pupils during breaks.
• Assist with general welfare and pastoral care, including basic first aid.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Basic literacy

Basic numeracy

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent

Job description

Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Woolton, Liverpool, L25
Contract: Full-time (Term-time only, 39 weeks per year)
Start Date: September 2025 (or as soon as possible)
Salary: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

About the School

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and vibrant primary school at the heart of the Woolton community. The school is renowned for its dedicated staff, who are committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. The school’s ethos centres around inspiring curiosity, building resilience, and instilling a lifelong love of learning.

Role Summary

The school is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. You will work under the guidance of qualified teaching staff to help raise attainment levels and support the social, emotional, and academic development of pupils. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for working with children and who may be considering a future career in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to the teacher, including:
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities
• Supporting individual pupils or small groups, particularly those with additional needs
• Preparing classroom resources, displays, and teaching materials
• Encourage positive behaviour and support pupils in working and playing cooperatively
• Supervise pupils during break and lunch times, as required
• Deliver basic interventions in reading, writing, numeracy, and other key skills
• Assist with general administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, and record keeping
• Help pupils develop positive social and behavioural skills, setting a good example
• Provide general welfare and 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 build rapport quickly
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent)
• Willingness to receive training and act on feedback
• Empathetic, patient, and maintains a positive outlook

Desirable:

• Previous experience (paid or voluntary) working with children (e.g. nursery, holiday club, youth work)
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles

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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