Year 2 Teaching Assistant

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Year 2 & SEND Support)

Speke, Liverpool – L24
£14.25 - £15.00 per hour
Full Time | January 2026 Start

Are you a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

Teaching Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the Speke area of Liverpool, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their Year 2 team from January 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school community that places children's wellbeing, development and success at the heart of everything they do. You'll play a key role in supporting the whole class while providing additional support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping every child reach their full potential.

The Role

Full-time Teaching Assistant position within a Year 2 classroom
Support teaching and learning across the whole class
Work closely with pupils with SEND, providing both academic and emotional support
Help create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment
Collaborate with experienced teachers and support staff to deliver tailored interventions and classroom activities
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
What Makes This Opportunity Different?

This is more than just a classroom support role. You'll be joining a school with a strong team culture, a nurturing ethos and a genuine commitment to professional development.

Benefits Include:

Competitive pay of £14.25 - £15.00 per hour
Full-time, long-term opportunity with consistency and stability
Supportive leadership team that values its staff
Opportunity to gain valuable SEND experience within a primary setting
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear pathways into Higher Level Teaching Assistant, specialist SEND support or teacher training routes
Collaborative and welcoming staff team
A rewarding role where no two days are the same
Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant throughout your placement
We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with children in an educational, care or youth work setting
Is patient, nurturing and passionate about supporting children's development
Has an understanding of SEND or is eager to develop their knowledge further
Can build positive rela...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Speke

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

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