Teaching Assistant

Location: Runcorn & Surrounding Areas
Job Types: Short-term, Long-term & Permanent Opportunities
Salary: £95–£110 per day (experience dependent)
Travel: Required

About the Role

We are currently recruiting dedicated and confident Teaching Assistants to work in primary and secondary schools across Runcorn and neighbouring areas. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and making a meaningful difference to their education and wellbeing.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning, manage behaviour, and achieve their potential, particularly those with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and one-to-one support to pupils
• Support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), learning difficulties, and challenging behaviours
• Assist in managing behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment
• Support pupils with emotional, social, and academic development
• Follow individual education plans (IEPs) and support strategies
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times

Requirements

• Confidence and/or experience in a supportive role within an educational setting
• Expected experience working with SEN, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviours
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Willingness and ability to travel across Liverpool and surrounding areas
• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply for one)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £95–£110 per day, dependent on experience
• A variety of short-term and long-term placements
• Permanent roles available for suitable candidates
• Opportunities to work across a range of school settings
• Ongoing support and professional development

Ideal Candidates

• Experienced Teaching Assistants
• SEN Support Workers or Learning Support Assistants
• Graduates with relevant experience
• Individuals passionate about inclusive education and pupil support

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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