Year 5 Teaching Assistant

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Kirkby, Knowsley

Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (1 year)
Salary: £24,790 - £25,183
Location: Kirkby, Knowsley

An established and ambitious school in Kirkby is seeking a skilled Year 5 Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils in the run-up to Year 6 and help them build strong foundations for academic and personal success.

The successful candidate will be:

• Confident in delivering upper Key Stage 2 interventions
• Capable of supporting engaging, differentiated lessons that challenge all learners
• Focused on raising standards and closing attainment gaps
• Skilled in promoting independence, resilience, and self-regulation
• A positive, reflective TA, committed to teamwork and school improvement

In return, the school can offer:

• A structured, well-sequenced curriculum
• A respectful and hardworking pupil cohort
• Collaborative staff culture and peer support
• CPD tailored to personal and professional goals
• Strong links with the wider school community

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, eligibility to work in the UK, and an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (2022) statutory guidance.

To arrange a visit, request an application pack, or submit your application, please contact Liam Hickson on or email .