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Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant Jobs in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom at TipTopJob
Title: Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant
Company: TipTopJob
Location: Merseyside, England, United Kingdom
Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teaching Assistant : Academic and SEN Support
Location: Liverpool / Merseyside Area
Salary: GBP95.00 : GBP115.00 per day (Experience Dependent)
Contract: Full:Time, Term Time (08:30 : 15:30, Monday : Friday) Start Date: September 2026
The Opportunity: A Rewarding Split:Support Role
Are you a versatile, dedicated individual with a talent for boosting academic progress and a passion for special educational needs? We are seeking a Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school team in Liverpool this September.
This unique, full:time role offers the perfect balance of academic intervention and dedicated SEN support. You will spend your mornings supporting the wider class with core subjects, focusing on English and Maths, and your afternoons providing vital 1:1 support for a child with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC):ensuring they feel safe, understood, and included.
Key Responsibilities
Role
You will play a pivotal role in boosting academic attainment in the morning and delivering tailored SEN care in the afternoon:
Academic English and Maths Support: Assist the class teacher during morning core subjects, working with small groups or individual pupils to break down complex concepts and raise attainment.
1:1 Afternoon ASC Support: Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with ASC in the afternoons, implementing tailored autism:friendly strategies, visual schedules, and sensory breaks.
Inclusion and Wellbeing: Foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere that promotes self:esteem and independence, helping the pupil with ASC engage socially and academically with their peers.
Behaviour and Regulation Management: Promote positive behavior using established school policies, dealing promptly with emotional regulation and communication needs using a patient, relationship:based approach.
Progress Tracking: Collaborate with the Class Teacher and SENDco to monitor, record, and report on pupil milestone achievements in core subjects and afternoon progress.
Care and Safety: Maintain a vigilant focus on pupil safety, supporting the student with transition times, routine changes, and classroom management.
Requirements And Experience
We are looking for a patient, adaptable, and academically proficient professional who possesses:
Experience: A minimum of 6 months of experience working in UK primary schools (Key Stage 2 experience and specific ASC/Autism experience is highly preferred).
Core Skills: Strong competency in English and Maths to effectively support the KS2 curriculum.
Compliance: An Enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness for one) and eligibility to work in the UK.
Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact effectively with young pupils, staff, and parents/carers.
Attitude: A genuine passion for inclusion, an adaptable mindset for a split:responsibility role, and a commitment to long:term, full:time work.
References: Professional references from recent employers.
Why Join Our Team?
Benefits
We value our staff as much as our pupils. Joining our Team of Talented Teaching Assistants comes with a range of benefits:
Competitive Pay: Daily rates between GBP95 and GBP115, paid weekly.
Supportive Environment: Access to a dedicated professional consultant and a friendly school leadership team in Liverpool.
Perks: Company pension scheme and a Referral Bonus (up to GBP300 for recommending a friend).
Career Growth: Gain invaluable experience across both general classroom and specialist SEN settings, with access to ongoing professional development.
How
If you are enthusiastic about driving academic progress and making a real difference in a childs school day this September, we want to hear from you.
Apply Today: Submit your CV as soon as possible or contact Kimberley Love directly at kimberley.loverandstadeducation to take
