KS1 Teaching Assistant

KS1 Teaching Assistant Location: Halewood, Liverpool (L26) Start Date: October 2026 Hours: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Contract: Temporary Ongoing Pay: £14.25 - £15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Key Stage 1? Teaching Personnel are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Halewood area seeking a dedicated KS1 Teaching Assistant to join their team from October 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young learners during a crucial stage of their education, helping them build confidence, develop key skills, and enjoy their learning journey. About the Role As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support pupils both in the classroom and through small group interventions. You will play an important role in creating a positive learning environment where children feel supported, engaged, and encouraged to achieve their best. Responsibilities will include: Supporting teaching and learning across the KS1 curriculum Delivering small group and 1:1 interventions Assisting pupils with literacy, numeracy, and phonics activities Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement Supporting children with varying learning needs Preparing learning resources and classroom materials Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and committed to helping children succeed. Applicants should ideally have: Previous experience working within a primary school setting Experience supporting children in KS1 (desirable) Strong communication and relationship-building skills A proactive and adaptable approach to supporting learning A genuine passion for education and child development A relevant TA qualification or equivalent experience About the School The school offers a supportive and nurturing environment where staff work collaboratively to ensure every child can thrive. With a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, inclusivity, and academic progress, it provides an excellent setting for support staff looking to develop their skills and make a real difference. Why Work Through Teaching Personnel? Competitive hourly rates of pay Weekly pay via PAYE Access to free and accredited CPD courses Dedicated support from your local consultant Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions Access to a wide network of schools across Merseyside Safeguarding, SEN, Behaviour Management, and other specialist training opportunities Location Based in Halewood (L26), the school is easily accessible from Liverpool, Huyton, Prescot, Speke, and surrounding areas, with excellent public transport routes and road links nearby. If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or an aspiring educator looking to gain further classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Teaching Personnel to be considered for this KS1 Teaching Assistant opportunity starting in October 2026. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website