Trainee Teaching Assistant - Woolton

Trainee Teaching Assistant

Primary School – Woolton (L25)
Start Date: November 2025

A welcoming primary school in Woolton is seeking to appoint a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support one of their Key Stage 1 (KS1) classrooms. The school is keen to welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds who are interested in pursuing a career in education. If you’re passionate about supporting children in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As a Trainee Teaching Assistant in KS1, your duties will include:

• Lesson Preparation: Assisting the class teacher in preparing materials and resources for lessons.
• Creating a Positive Environment: Helping to foster a safe, inclusive and engaging classroom atmosphere that supports pupils during a key stage in their development.
• Classroom Support: Working alongside the teacher to assist pupils during activities, manage classroom behaviour, and promote positive interactions.
• Encouraging Learning and Independence: Supporting pupils in engaging with lessons, overcoming challenges, and building confidence and independence.
• Curriculum Support: Assisting pupils in core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm and a passion for working with children.
• A commitment to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.

Role Overview and Expectations

• Support pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning.
• Encourage independence where appropriate.
• Prepare the classroom before lessons and assist with tidying up afterwards.
• Help manage pupil behaviour and report concerns to the class teacher.
• Provide guidance to pupils to help them understand lesson content.
• Support engagement with the curriculum as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise pupils during lunch breaks.
• Follow school policies and procedures, particularly in relation to safeguarding, equality and diversity, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection. Report any concerns to the appropriate staff member.

Role Details

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Includes a 30-minute welfare duty
• Eligibility: Open to candidates currently studying towards a TA, CACHE, or Childcare qualification
• Pay Rate: £13.75 – £14.50 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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