General Teaching Assistant

General Teaching Assistant – Primary School Support

Location: Garston, Liverpool (L19)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Pay Rate: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Join a Supportive Primary School in Garston

Teaching Personnel is working with welcoming primary schools across the Garston area to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic General Teaching Assistants for roles beginning in September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children's learning and development. Whether you have previous classroom experience or have worked with children in another capacity, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a General Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils thrive both academically and socially. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will help create a positive and engaging learning environment.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom
• Working with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce learning objectives
• Assisting pupils with additional learning, social, emotional, or SEND needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil engagement
• Preparing classroom resources and supporting day-to-day classroom activities
• Helping to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all pupils

About the Schools

Our partner schools in Garston are committed to providing high-quality education within nurturing and inclusive environments. Schools in the L19 area are known for their strong community focus and dedication to supporting pupils' personal and academic growth.

Many schools benefit from:

• A welcoming and diverse local community
• Strong pastoral support systems
• Inclusive learning environments that cater to a wide range of pupil needs
• Dedicated staff teams committed to helping every child succeed

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will:

• Have experience working with children or young people in educational, childcare, coaching, youth work, or similar settings
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be patient, caring, and committed to supporting pupil development
• Show initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Be adaptable and willing to support across different year groups when required
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Commuting to Garston

Garston is well connected to Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas, making it an accessible location for education professionals.

Transport links include:

• Frequent local bus routes serving the L19 area
• Easy access to Cressington and Liverpool South Parkway railway stations
• Convenient road links via A561 and surrounding arterial routes
• Nearby parking options at many local schools

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

When you work with Teaching Personnel, you'll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals
• Access to free CPD and professional development courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based roles
• A straightforward registration and onboarding process

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role supporting primary-aged pupils and want to start a new opportunity in September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and become part of our network of education professionals supporting schools across Garston and the wider Liverpool area.

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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