Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Position: Unqualified Teaching Assistant
Location: Crosby, Liverpool
Contract Type: Full-time (Term-time only – 39 weeks per year)
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)
Hourly Rate: £13.75 – £14.55 per hour

About the Role

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across the classroom. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about working with children and interested in exploring a future career in education. You will work under the guidance of qualified teachers, helping to support the academic and emotional development of pupils.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering engaging lessons

• Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, especially those with additional needs

• Prepare teaching resources, displays, and classroom materials

• Encourage positive behaviour and social development

• Supervise pupils during break and lunchtime, as needed

Person Specification

Essential:

• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively in a team

• Basic proficiency in English and Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)

• Open to feedback and committed to ongoing learning and development

• Patient, empathetic, and maintains a calm and positive approach

Desirable:

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, youth group, or similar setting

• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles

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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