Teaching assistant
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20,000.0 to £24,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £90-£105 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 2JE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4780657_1773760064 |
Summary
Your new company
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join a highly rated primary school situated in Runcorn. This school is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to become a part of their team. This role will be within an outstanding school who prides themselves on high standards, self-discipline and excellent attitudes towards learning.
Your new role
As a Teaching Assistant your main role will be to support the classroom teacher with the delivery of lessons, both inside and outside the classroom, whilst also supporting the pupil's wellbeing. One of the main aspects of this role will be to create an environment and curriculum where children's minds are challenged, engaged and excited. In this role you will play a massive part in the development and success of the children in your care. You will be supporting the teacher raise attainment through specialist intervention programmes and small group work within Maths and English. The role may also require 1:1 guided reading and targeted interventions with pupils with low attainment to help close the gap between them and their peers.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful with your application you will need:
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, ideal but not essential.
- You will need to have experience of working with children within the last 2 years.
- You should feel confident working with children in small groups or in a 1:1 setting.
- You should have a mature and professional attitude towards work.
- You will need to be able to communicate comfortably with teachers, parents and pupils.
What you'll get in return
By registering with Hays Education not only will you receive all the support you need from a DfE accredited recruitment expert, you will also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:
-Advice on CV writing and interview techniques.
-Access to free Professional Development Training.
-Access to permanent vacancies through the Hays PRP team.
-Option to join our guarantee scheme.
-Competitive rates of pay and holiday pay.
-£250 reward vouchers when you recommend a colleague
What you need to do now
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