Reception Teaching Assistant | Qualified or Experienced | November 2026 Start

Teaching Personnel is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and highly regarded infant school in Southport, seeking to appoint a qualified or experienced Teaching Assistant to support within a Reception class from November 2026.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next challenge or a qualified TA eager to develop your career in an outstanding Early Years environment, this role offers the chance to become part of a supportive and collaborative school community.

Why Join This School?

• Become part of a welcoming and experienced Early Years team.
• Work in a school that places children's wellbeing and development at the heart of everything it does.
• Join a collaborative staff team where ideas, creativity and teamwork are valued.
• Benefit from supportive leadership that encourages professional growth.
• Gain valuable experience within a well-resourced Reception environment.
• Enjoy a positive working culture where staff wellbeing and work-life balance are genuinely recognised.

The Role

Working alongside the Reception class teacher, you'll play an integral role in supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing during one of the most important stages of their education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting high-quality teaching and learning throughout the school day.
• Working with individual pupils and small groups to develop early literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Encouraging children's independence, confidence and social development through play-based learning.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Helping to create an engaging, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.
• Preparing learning resources and contributing to exciting classroom activities.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents to support every child's progress.

We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or significant experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school.
• Experience supporting children within the Early Years Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1.
• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated school team.
• A genuine passion for helping young children achieve their full potential.

Experience supporting pupils with SEND is advantageous but not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay through Teaching Personnel.
• Full-time role starting in November 2026.
• PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
• A dedicated local consultant offering ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Access to a wide range of exclusive education opportunities across Sefton and the surrounding areas.
• Opportunity to secure a longer-term or permanent position.

Professional Development

At Teaching Personnel, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career in education. You'll have access to:

• Free and discounted CPD through the Teaching Personnel Academy.
• Safeguarding and child protection training.
• Behaviour management and SEND-focused development.
• Early Years-specific CPD to enhance your classroom practice.
• Ongoing career guidance and opportunities to progress into higher-level support roles or teacher training.

Apply today with your CV, and one of our specialist Primary Education Consultants will be in touch to discuss this exciting Reception Teaching Assistant opportunity in Southport.

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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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