Teaching Assistant

Position: Academic Intervention Teaching Assistant - Full-time
Location: Old Swan, Liverpool
Start Date: ASAP - April 2026
Salary: £95 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)

Aspire People are working with a warm and forward-thinking Primary School near Old Swan, Liverpool, who are seeking a dedicated Academic Intervention Teaching Assistant to support targeted small-group learning across KS1. This full-time position is to start as soon as possible and will run until at least April 2026.

The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering structured intervention sessions, working closely with class teachers and the Senior Leadership Team to help raise attainment and close learning gaps in line with school targets.

The role:
* Planning and delivering small-group academic interventions across KS1
* Supporting pupils in developing core skills in phonics, reading, writing, and maths
* Using Read Write Inc strategies to support early reading development (training/experience desirable)
* Monitoring pupil progress and feeding back to class teachers and leaders
* Creating an engaging, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
* Encouraging confidence, independence, and a positive attitude to learning
* Working collaboratively with teaching staff and contributing to pupil progress reviews

What we're looking for:
* Experience delivering interventions or supporting learning in a primary setting
* Knowledge or training in Read Write Inc (desirable)
* A proactive, patient, and nurturing approach
* Strong behaviour management and the ability to motivate young learners
* A passion for helping children make academic progress
* The ability to provide two professional references
* Have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check

What we offer:
* A supportive partnership with Aspire People, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies
* Long-term, rewarding placements with opportunities to develop your career
* Competitive weekly pay reflecting your skills and experience
* Ongoing support and CPD from experienced education consultants
* Refer a Friend Bonus of £250
* £100 Joining Bonus once you complete 10 days of work with us - no obligation!

If you're passionate about helping KS1 pupils achieve their full potential through focused, high-quality interventions, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply below with your up-to-date CV.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed