2:1 Teaching Assistant
Job description
Teaching Assistant (KS2) | Support Role in a Welcoming St Helens Primary School | November 2026 Start
- Location: St Helens, Merseyside (WA10)
- Start Date: November/December 2026
- Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)
- Contract: Permanent Opportunity
Looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in a supportive primary school?
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a popular and highly regarded Catholic primary school in St Helens to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from November or December 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a welcoming school community that prides itself on nurturing every child, promoting excellent behaviour, and creating a positive learning environment where pupils thrive academically and personally.
The successful candidate will provide classroom support across Key Stage 2, working closely with class teachers to help pupils achieve their full potential while contributing to the wider life of the school.
Why this school?
- Warm, family-oriented school community
- Strong leadership team and supportive staff culture
- Excellent pupil behaviour and positive attitudes to learning
- Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning spaces
- Easily accessible from St Helens town centre, Sutton, Rainhill, Prescot, Eccleston, Liverpool and surrounding areas, with good public transport links and nearby motorway access
We are looking for someone who:
- Has recent experience working within a primary school setting
- Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
- Has experience supporting pupils in KS2
- Builds strong relationships with children and colleagues
- Is proactive, enthusiastic and committed to helping pupils succeed
- Demonstrates patience, adaptability and excellent communication skills
- Can commit to a full-time, long-term position
What Teaching Personnel can offer:
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay
- Opportunity to secure a permanent school contract
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Access to Teaching Personnel's referral scheme
- Dedicated support from an experienced Primary Education Consultant
- A simple and efficient registration process
Apply Today
If you are a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next long-term opportunity within a fantastic St Helens primary school, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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