Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Location: St. Helens
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: September
Salary: £92 per day

Teaching Assistant (KS1 Focus)

Support Young Learners in Key Stage 1 Education in St. Helens

Exclusive Education, one of the North West’s leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to partner with Primary and Special Educational Needs schools across the region. We are currently seeking a Level 2 (or above) Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive school in St. Helens, working specifically within Key Stage 1 (KS1).

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children build strong foundations in their early school years—whether you have experience in primary classrooms or other child-focused settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support pupils aged 5–7 years in their daily learning and development

  • Assist the class teacher with phonics, literacy, and numeracy-based activities

  • Contribute to engaging, structured learning activities in line with the KS1 curriculum

  • Monitor children’s progress and contribute to assessments and observations

  • Help create a stimulating, safe, and inclusive learning environment

  • Promote independence, confidence, and social interaction among pupils

  • Work collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs to support the needs of the whole class

Candidate Requirements:

  • Ideally hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g. NCFE, CACHE or NVQ Level 1, 2, or 3) – desirable but not essential

  • Eligible to work in the UK

  • Experience working with young children in the last 2 years – in school or alternative child-focused settings such as clubs, youth groups, or sports coaching

  • A calm, patient, and nurturing approach

  • Two professional references relating to work with children

  • A current Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What Exclusive Education Offers:

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Strong relationships with local schools

  • A dedicated consultant available 24/7 for ongoing support

  • A fast and smooth registration and clearance process

  • A genuine commitment to safeguarding and educational quality

Interested?

Send your CV to: enquiries@exclusiveeducation.co.uk

📞 Or call 01925 594940 to discuss other KS1 and primary support roles across the North West.

Referral Bonus:

Refer a Teacher, Teaching Assistant, or Cover Supervisor and receive £50 in vouchers when they work with us (terms apply).