Teaching Assistant - Therapy Experience

Teaching Assistant – Therapy Background

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (January Start)
Location: Woolton, Liverpool

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £13.75 to £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)

About the School

We are working with Primary Schools in the Woolton area, that prioritises pupil wellbeing and academic success. The school fosters a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.

The Role

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant with a therapy background to join the team from January. This is a full-time temporary role with the potential to become permanent. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils in class and on a 1:1 basis, particularly those with additional emotional or social needs.
• Using therapeutic strategies to help children regulate emotions and engage positively in learning.
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering inclusive activities.
• Contributing to a trauma-informed approach across the school.

Why Your Skills Matter

Many of our partner schools, including this one, are part of Liverpool’s trauma-informed education network, such as the HEARTS project, which champions attachment- and trauma-responsive practices. Your therapeutic experience will be highly valued in creating safe, supportive learning environments for vulnerable pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

• Background in therapy, counselling, or mental health support.
• Experience working with children in an educational or care setting.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and emotional regulation strategies.
• Patient, empathetic, and committed to helping children thrive.

Location & Transport Links

Woolton is well-connected to Liverpool city centre:

• Direct bus routes (75, 76, 78, 81A) run frequently, with journeys taking around 30–40 minutes to Liverpool One.
• Hunts Cross Station offers train links to Liverpool Central in approximately 30 minutes.

Benefits of Working Through Teaching Personnel

When you join Teaching Personnel, you’ll enjoy:

• Weekly pay based on your experience and role.
• Access to our CPD Academy, including training on trauma-informed practice.
• Easy online admin via our myTP platform.
• Safe working practices and dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles.

Interested?
Apply today to start making a difference in a school that values therapeutic expertise and pupil wellbeing.

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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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