Year 5 Learning Assistant: Supportive, Inspiring Role

Axcis Education Recruitment; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Good public transport links

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Skelmersdale from September. This full‑time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm, supporting a Year 5 class and helping pupils access the curriculum.

You will work with the class teacher, run small group interventions in literacy and numeracy, support individual pupils, and assist with resources, behaviour and transitions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Experience within a primary school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or a similar child‑focused setting.
• A positive, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to support pupils with a range of learning needs within the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during whole-class lessons
• Delivering small group interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Providing targeted support to individual pupils when required
• Assisting with the preparation of classroom resources and learning activities
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupil engagement
• Supporting pupils during playtimes, lunchtimes, and transition periods where necessary
• Helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment

Skills

Experience with children

Primary school experience

Positive, patient, adaptable

Communication and teamwork

Support diverse learning needs

Job description

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Skelmersdale from September. This full‑time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm, supporting a Year 5 class and helping pupils access the curriculum.

You will work with the class teacher, run small group interventions in literacy and numeracy, support individual pupils, and assist with resources, behaviour and transitions.