Trainee Teaching Assistant

Trainee Teaching Assistant – Crosby (Start: September 2026)

Primary School – Crosby, Liverpool
Start Date: September 2026
A highly regarded, forward‑thinking primary school in the Crosby area is looking to appoint a Trainee Teaching Assistant to join their Key Stage 2 team from September 2026. This opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and gaining valuable classroom experience.

Key Details

Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (includes 30‑minute welfare duty)
Eligibility: For those currently undertaking a BA Hons, TA NVQ, CACHE, or Childcare qualification
Pay Rate: £14.30 – £15.00 per hour

What Will the Role Involve?

In this KS2 trainee role, you will:

Work alongside the class teacher to support teaching, learning, and classroom routines.
Provide direct support to pupils, helping them stay engaged, confident, and focused during lessons.
Assist with learning activities across the curriculum, particularly in core subjects.
Encourage positive behaviour and help foster a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
Contribute to behaviour management strategies and work with pupils to overcome learning challenges.
Communicate clearly and professionally with pupils, teachers, and support staff.

Role Summary & Expectations

Support pupils’ safety, wellbeing, and access to learning.
Encourage independence and self‑confidence in pupils.
Assist with preparation, organisation, and tidying of classroom materials.
Help clarify lesson instructions and reinforce learning objectives.
Provide academic support under teacher supervision.
Supervise children during break and lunch periods.
Adhere to all school policies, including safeguarding, equality, health and safety, data protection, and confidentiality.
Report any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead or relevant staff member.

By applying through Teaching Personnel, you'll gain access to:

A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
Regular check‑ins, feedback, and tailored career guidance
FREE and subsidised CPD, including:

Safeguarding Level 1 & 2
Behaviour Management
Speech Language and Communication Needs
Thrive Approach 
Introduction to SEN
EYFS Practitioner: Accidents & Injuries
Team Teach
Autism Awareness
Teaching & Learning Toolkits
Supporting Speech, Language and Communication

Opportunities for long‑term work, flexible roles, and future progression

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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