Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Free access to CPD platform

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking an experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant for a primary school in the Wavertree area of Liverpool. This full-time role offers an immediate start in a Year 2 class, working with a supportive team to help pupils with SEN needs.

Successful candidates may have permanent recruitment opportunities. The position comes with benefits such as competitive pay and access to CPD programs.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable.
• GCSE English & Maths required.
• Current DBS on update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN needs across the classroom.
• Collaborate with a team of support staff in Year 2 class.
• Uphold high standards of professional behaviour.

Skills

Positive relationships

Professional behaviour

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Patience and empathy

Observational skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Salary: £90-110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced KS1 Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school located in the Wavertree area of Liverpool. This school is seeking a nuturing and committed Teaching Assistant to join them on a full-time basis with an immediate start.

This role will be based in a Year 2 class working alongside a team of support staff. This role is not 1:1 based, but you will be helping to support pupils with SEN needs across the classroom as part of the support team. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30. Opportunities for permanent recruitment available for the successful candidate.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Career progression opportunities via our conversion courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom.
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable; however, those with relevant school experience will also be considered.
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both) or equivalent Level 2.
• Current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for a new one through Connex.
• Experience in KS1, Year 2 would be an advantage
• Experience working with SEN pupils

Knowledge and skills

• Builds positive, supportive relationships with pupils and staff to support teaching & learning.
• Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.
• Committed to maintaining consistency in learning and behaviour expectations.
• Open to professional development and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Works collaboratively within classroom routines, showing initiative and professionalism.
• Adapts to pupils’ varying needs and supports inclusion.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and consistency when supporting pupils of varying needs and abilities.
• Reliable, well-presented, and committed to confidentiality and ongoing development.
• Sound understanding of classroom roles, routines, and expectations, and how to contribute effectively to these.
• Observant and reflective, able to recognise and respond to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.
• Awareness of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries in a school setting.
• Committed to continuous personal development and open to feedback and training.

Are you interested?

If you are interested or would like to discuss more opportunities, please apply today!

Protected Characteristics Statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.