Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant

Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Garston, Liverpool (L19)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Flexible Supply / Temporary (with the potential for extension or a permanent position)
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Teaching Personnel are delighted to be working alongside a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Garston to recruit an Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant for the 2026/27 academic year. This rewarding position is ideal for an experienced Teaching Assistant or education professional who is passionate about raising attainment, building pupil confidence, and delivering targeted support that makes a lasting difference.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering literacy and numeracy interventions to small groups and individual pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

About the School

This supportive primary school is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. The school places a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, academic progress, and closing attainment gaps. Staff benefit from a collaborative leadership team, excellent support networks, and a culture that values professional development.

Intervention programmes form an important part of the school's improvement strategy, making this an opportunity to have a direct and positive impact on pupils' educational outcomes.

The Role

As an Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions to pupils requiring additional support
• Supporting pupils who are working below age-related expectations to improve attainment and confidence
• Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to identify pupil needs and monitor progress
• Adapting learning materials and intervention strategies to meet individual requirements
• Providing both one-to-one and small-group support sessions
• Maintaining accurate records of pupil engagement, progress, and achievement
• Encouraging positive behaviour, resilience, and independent learning skills

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have recent experience delivering interventions within a primary school setting
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum, particularly English and Mathematics
• Be confident supporting pupils on both a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be proactive, adaptable, and able to use your own initiative
• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or have equivalent relevant experience
• Be passionate about supporting children to achieve their individual goals
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one through Teaching Personnel

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• Flexible working opportunities to fit around your commitments
• Access to a wide range of FREE CPD and professional development courses
• Dedicated support from an experienced Education Consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term, fixed-term, and permanent roles
• £50 referral bonus for every educator you successfully recommend

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role for September 2026 where you can positively influence children's learning and development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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