Primary Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

Primary Teaching Assistant – Wirral – From £13.79 per hour. Axcis Education is working in partnership with a primary school in the Wirral area seeking a Primary Teaching Assistant to support the daily running of the classroom. The successful candidate may also provide one‑to‑one support for pupils with additional needs within the class. This school is based in Wallasey; it has onsite parking and is in a perfect location for public transport.

• Support and supervise pupils with challenging behaviour
• Help pupils with personal care needs and offer guidance on social skills, health and hygiene
• Take part in assessing pupils to identify those who may need extra help or support
• Assist in providing tailored support for pupils with additional needs
• Build positive one‑to‑one mentoring relationships with pupils and offer emotional support to those who are upset or struggling

• At least 6 months personal or professional experience supporting adults or children with special educational needs, or a certified qualification in a relevant area – education, psychology, drama, etc.
• A graduate teaching assistant with a patient, compassionate and positive attitude
• Flexibility to work in school hours – contracts are usually 8:30 a.m. until 3:00–4:30 p.m. depending on the school
• Ability to reliably commute to settings either by driving or public transport

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be,
you will receive £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.

If you are interested, click on the apply button and contact Samara Singh at ;
Ext: 3034. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Samara Singh
Telephone: ;
Ext: 3034