Teaching Assistant
Location: Wirral Primary Schools
Start: Immediate & September opportunities available
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Long-term placements
Pay: £90‑£120 per day (dependent on experience, inclusive of statutory holiday pay)
About the Role
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a network of welcoming primary schools across the Wirral to recruit dedicated Teaching Assistants for a range of long‑term roles. We have multiple full‑time opportunities available, supporting pupils across Early Years, KS1, and KS2. Roles are available for both immediate starts and the upcoming September academic year.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
- Support learning across Early Years, KS1, and KS2
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
- Help manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
- Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and participation
- Support children with varying learning needs and abilities
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour management, and health & safety
- Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
About You
You may have experience working with children in education, childcare, youth work, or support roles. You will be enthusiastic, patient, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to supporting children’s learning and development. You should be confident building positive relationships with pupils and staff, and comfortable supporting learning across a primary classroom.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people
- Experience within a UK school or education setting
- A proactive, patient, and flexible approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt within a primary school environment
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Teaching Assistant, Childcare, or similar
- Experience in a primary school setting
- Phonics or early years experience
- Behaviour management or safeguarding training
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Multiple long‑term opportunities across Wirral primary schools
- Immediate and September‑start roles available
- Full‑time, long‑term positions within supportive school environments
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to ongoing training, CPD, and career development
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.
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