English Specialist Teaching Assistant - Aintree
Job description
Attention English Enthusiasts! We're inviting you to become an English Specialist Teaching Assistant with the Teaching Personnel team!
Are you enthusiastic about nurturing young minds and igniting a passion for the English language? Do you aspire to make a positive impact on children's educational journeys? Your opportunity awaits at an outstanding single form entry school in Aintree (L9)
About the School:
This school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child's potential is acknowledged and celebrated. The committed team of educator’s endeavours to establish a dynamic and interactive learning environment, empowering students to excel academically and develop into confident individuals.
The Position:
As an English Specialist Teaching Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the literacy development of young learners. Your passion for language and literature will facilitate inspiring lessons, captivating storytelling sessions, and imaginative writing workshops. Collaborating with our skilled teaching staff, you'll customise lessons to meet individual needs, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. This is an exciting full-time position commencing in March 2026. The school aims to offer a permanent position to the right candidate, subject to successful outcomes. Additionally, we're offering a competitive hourly rate of £13.75 - £14.50.
Requirements:
- • A genuine passion for the English language and literature
- • Desirable qualifications or experience in education
- • Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with children and colleagues
- • A creative and adaptable teaching approach
- • Enthusiasm for cultivating an engaging and inclusive learning environment
- • Dedication to instilling a love for reading and writing in young minds.
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.
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’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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