Trainee Teaching Assistant - Everton

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Primary School – Everton (L3)
Start Date: May 2026

A well-established, larger-than-average primary school in the Everton (L3) area is looking to appoint a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support one of their Key Stage 2 (KS2) classes from May 2026.

What Will the Role Involve?

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant in KS2, you will:

• Support the class teacher with lesson preparation and help maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
• Work directly with pupils during lessons, helping them stay focused, follow instructions, and engage positively with their work.
• Provide general classroom support across the curriculum, particularly in core subjects such as English, maths, and science.
• Promote pupils’ independence, reinforce positive behaviour, and support their academic progress.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies and help pupils overcome any barriers to learning.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with pupils and colleagues, demonstrating enthusiasm, patience, and a proactive approach.

Role Summary & Expectations

• Support pupils to ensure their safety, wellbeing, and full access to learning.
• Encourage independent learning where appropriate.
• Assist with classroom organisation before and after lessons.
• Support the class teacher with behaviour management and report any concerns promptly.
• Help pupils understand lesson objectives and classroom instructions.
• Provide academic support under the teacher’s guidance (e.g., English, maths, and wider curriculum areas).
• Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime periods.
• Adhere to all relevant school policies, including those relating to safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
  Any concerns must be raised with the designated member of staff.

Key Details

• Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (includes a 30‑minute welfare duty)
• Eligibility: Open to individuals currently studying towards a TA, CACHE, or Childcare qualification
• Pay Rate: £14.30 – £15.00 per hour

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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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