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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 22 April 2026
Salary: £13.84 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 May 2026
Location: Birkenhead, Merseyside
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Brackenberry Limited
Job type: Contract
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Summary

We are working closely alongside with Wirral MBC to assist with the appointment of a Teaching Assistant, on a 2-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.84 - £17.67 per hour

Summary:

Provide tailored learning and engagement support to pupils with medical needs who are unable to attend mainstream school. Work across classroom settings and home environments, supporting students in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.

Responsibilities:

Deliver 1:1 and small group learning support
Assist pupils both on-site and in home settings
Support classroom activities and pupil engagement
Adapt to individual learning needs and circumstances
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and wider team
Qualifications:

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
Essential Requirements:

Experience supporting pupils (KS2/KS3/KS4 preferred)
Flexible approach to working hours and locations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
Commitment to supporting children with additional/medical needs
Please note:

You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
You should have right to work in U.K
This role requires an Enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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