Year 4 Teaching Assistant — Path to Permanent Contract

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sefton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Warm staff team

Supportive leadership

Permanent contract potential

Inclusive environment

KS2 excellence

Positive pupil development impact

Easy access from Liverpool/Sefton

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a Catholic primary school in the Aintree area to recruit a committed Year 4 Teaching Assistant. The role runs from January 2027 through to July 2027, with the exciting possibility of a school-based contract thereafter.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the curriculum in a positive, inclusive environment. Experience with SEN is highly advantageous, and there is a strong emphasis on safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• SEN experience is desirable and would be highly beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Relevant TA qualification desirable but not essential for experienced candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within a Year 4 classroom.
• Deliver targeted interventions and small group activities.
• Provide 1:1 support where required.
• Assist pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs.
• Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support classroom preparation and organisation.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil wellbeing at all times.

Skills

SEN experience

Teaching Assistant

Communication skills

Team player

Education

TA qualification desirable

Job description

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a Catholic primary school in the Aintree area to recruit a committed Year 4 Teaching Assistant. The role runs from January 2027 through to July 2027, with the exciting possibility of a school-based contract thereafter.

You will work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the curriculum in a positive, inclusive environment. Experience with SEN is highly advantageous, and there is a strong emphasis on safeguarding, pupil wellbeing and