Year 4 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a catholic primary school in the Aintree area that is seeking a committed Year 4 Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027 through to July 2027, with the exciting possibility of securing a school-based contract thereafter.

Why Join This School?

• Warm, welcoming and supportive staff team
• Strong leadership committed to staff wellbeing
• Opportunity to secure a permanent school contract
• Inclusive environment where every child is supported to succeed
• Excellent experienced staff within Key Stage 2
• Chance to make a genuine impact on pupils' academic and personal development
• Easily accessible from Liverpool, Sefton and surrounding areas

The Role

As a Year 4 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support learning across the curriculum and help create an engaging classroom environment.

The class includes pupils with additional needs, so experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be highly advantageous.

Key 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

Essential Requirements

• 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

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming Catholic primary school in Aintree and potentially secure a permanent position within an excellent school community.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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