Teaching Assistant

Job description

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for full time work in a supportive school environment? Tradewind Recruitment is seeking skilled and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team and provide high quality classroom support in mainstream primary schools.

We can offer both day to day and longer term placements in a range of welcoming primary schools. This is an excellent opportunity to put your experience to good use, work in a variety of settings and make a positive difference to children's learning and wellbeing.

About the Role

You will work alongside class teachers to support pupils across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Depending on the placement, you may support individual pupils, small groups or whole classes. You will:

Support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities

Provide one to one and small group support to help pupils make progress

Lead structured interventions in areas such as phonics, reading, writing and maths

Support pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum

Promote positive behaviour in line with each school's policies

Help to create a safe, organised and stimulating learning environment

Support pupils' wellbeing, confidence and independence throughout the school day

Adapt quickly to new classes, routines and school settings

About You

Proven experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a UK primary school setting

A good understanding of the primary curriculum and how children learn

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience, is desirable

Confidence in managing behaviour and supporting pupils with a range of needs

A patient, reliable and professional approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine commitment to pupil success and wellbeing

Right to work in the UK

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one

What We Offer

Full time work, with a choice of day to day and longer term placements

Competitive daily rates paid weekly, reflecting your skills and experience

Access to a wide range of mainstream primary schools

A dedicated consultant who will get to know you and match you with schools that suit your skills and p...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Liverpool

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English