Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant

Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Would you love to change young people's lives through education?
We are currently seeking Teaching Assistants & Learning Support Assistants to work across our Liverpool Schools and establishments
By working with SIL Supply you can gain valuable experience, in various settlings, across Liverpool and as our schools never pay us any finders fees, it’s a great way to find permanent positions, if that’s what you are looking for.
What can SIL Supply offer you?
You will receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, as well as:
• Competitive pay - with a sliding scale to reflect your experience and skills, a personal approach to matching your career aspirations to our range of vacancies, taking into consideration the things which are important to you - including pay, location, type and length of placement
• Consistent communication during your placement from a dedicated consultant
• Feedback to help you improve your CV and interview skills
• An award-winning payroll service, ensuring all supply teachers are paid on time and in full each month using the PAYE system.
What working on supply can mean to you:
• Expand your experience within a variety of different schools and settings while searching for permanent roles
• Gain opportunities to network and demonstrate your skill set
• Remain flexible - working when and where you want
What do the roles involve?
The main aims of both roles are to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm. This will involve providing a comprehensive support service to our setting across Liverpool, including:
• Assisting pupils with their educational and social development, on an individual and group basis
• Providing support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
• Assisting teachers with the maintenance of student records
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with both children and parents/guardian
• Provide expertise to deliver a personalised curriculum for each pupil’s learning
• Ensure that every child is ready for the next steps in their learning and is supported
What are we looking for from you?
Applicants will have previous experience of working with young people, either in an academic setting or as a voluntary worker. You will be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy. You will be committed to personal learning and development, and have a sincere commitment to sharing our long-term aims and drive for continuous improvement the lives or our children and young people.
What you need to apply:
• CACE Level 2/3 is preferred
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
• Enthusiastic attitude towards inspiring children
• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Must have experience working in early years
What to expect:
Working hours vary, but you would expect to usually work between 08:30 and 16.00 in most settings. Tasks will vary depending on the school/settings and positions.
Skills and experience you’ll need:
• Enjoy being around young children
• An interest in child development
• Imagination and creativity
• Patience and enthusiasm
• A caring and kind nature
• Willingness to be part of a team
All our supply staff are required to hold or apply for an Enhanced DBS certificate which is registered on the DBS update service. If you do not hold a certificate, as School Improvement Liverpool is an umbrella company for the DBS, we can assist you in your application.
If this position has attracted your attention then please submit your CV to supply@si.liverpool.gov.uk and we will then get in touch with you.