Year 4 Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free CPD platform access

Career progression via conversion"s

Wellbeing programme and refresher life

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking an experienced Year 4 Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in the Prescot area of Knowsley. The role is full-time and focuses on supporting pupils, including those with SEN/ ASD, in a Year 4 classroom.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30. Salary is £90-£110 per day depending on experience and qualifications, with weekly PAYE and access to CPD resources. Opportunities for permanent recruitment in 2026/7.

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 Year 4 would be an advantage
• Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly ASD

Responsibilities

• Support Year 4 pupils, including those with SEN/ ASD.
• Provide 1:1 or targeted support as required.
• Follow class routines and contribute to positive behaviour management.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support learning activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Inclusion

Behaviour support

Confidentiality

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification

GCSE English & Maths

DBS on update service

Year 4 teaching experience

SEN/ ASD experience

Job description

Role: Year 4Teaching Assistant

Location:Prescot, Knowsley

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

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Year 4 Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic primary school located in the Prescot area of Knowsley. This school is seeking a nuturing and committed Teaching Assistant to join their Year 4 class on a full-time basis as soon as possible.

This role will involve supporting pupils with SEN (ASD), candidates with experience in 1:1 or SEN roles is desirable. The hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30-3:30. Opportunities for permanent recruitment available for the successful candidate in the 2026/7 academic year.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate.
• PAYE paid weekly.
• 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.

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 Year 4 would be an advantage
• Experience working with SEN pupils, particularly ASD

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.

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.