Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant

Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location: Garston, Liverpool (L19)
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Full-Time Temporary (with potential to become permanent)
Pay Rate: £14.50 - £15.25 per hour (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Garston area of Liverpool to recruit an experienced Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team from January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant (LSA), Intervention TA or Education Support Worker who is passionate about helping pupils achieve their full academic potential through targeted intervention support.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and school leaders to deliver high-quality literacy, phonics, reading, writing and numeracy interventions across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting pupils who require additional help to close learning gaps and build confidence in the classroom.

About the School:

This friendly and supportive primary school is committed to ensuring every child receives the support they need to succeed both academically and personally. The school has a strong focus on inclusion, pupil progress and raising attainment, with intervention support playing a key role in helping children achieve positive outcomes.

Staff are valued and supported through strong leadership, excellent collaboration and ongoing professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated team focused on making a genuine difference to children's education.

The Role:

As an Intervention Specialist Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering targeted literacy and numeracy interventions to pupils requiring additional academic support
• Supporting children working below age-related expectations across KS1 and KS2
• Delivering one-to-one and small group intervention sessions in reading, writing, phonics and mathematics
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to class teachers and senior leaders
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to identify learning barriers and implement effective support strategies
• Adapting intervention resources to meet individual learning needs
• Promoting positive behaviour, engagement and independence within learning sessions
• Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning

The Ideal Candidate:

The successful applicant will:

• Have recent experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Intervention TA within a primary school
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum
• Have experience delivering targeted intervention programmes in English, phonics, reading or mathematics
• Be confident leading one-to-one and small group support sessions independently
• Possess excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills
• Have a proactive and flexible approach to supporting pupil development
• Hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent relevant experience
• Be passionate about raising attainment and supporting children to overcome barriers to learning
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one through Teaching Personnel

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
• Potential for a long-term role leading to a permanent school contract
• Access to a wide range of FREE CPD courses and professional development programmes
• Dedicated support from an experienced Primary Education Consultant
• Flexible opportunities across Liverpool and surrounding areas
• Opportunities for progression into long-term and permanent school-based positions
• £50 referral bonus for every educator you successfully refer

Apply Now:

If you are an experienced Intervention Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Primary Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity from January 2027, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity to support pupils across KS1 and KS2 and make a meaningful impact on their educational journey.

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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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