Axcis Education is recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Skelmersdale from September. This is a full-time Teaching Assistant position, working Monday to Friday, 8:45am–3:30pm, offering a fantastic opportunity to support teaching and learning within a Year 5 classroom. There is also the potential for a permanent contract for the successful candidate, depending on the school's ongoing staffing needs. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support pupils in a Year 5 class, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. You will provide support to the whole class, as well as working with small groups and individual pupils who may require additional guidance to access the curriculum. The school is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive individual who can build positive relationships with pupils and contribute to their academic, social, and emotional development. Your responsibilities may include: • Supporting pupils during whole-class lessons • Delivering small group interventions in literacy and numeracy • Providing targeted support to individual pupils when required • Assisting with the preparation of classroom resources and learning activities • Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupil engagement • Supporting pupils during playtimes, lunchtimes, and transition periods where necessary • Helping to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment About the School This friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school in Skelmersdale is committed to providing a high-quality education where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school prides itself on its supportive ethos, strong teamwork, and positive relationships between staff, pupils, and families. The school also offers: • A welcoming and supportive staff team • Strong leadership and ongoing professional support • Opportunities for training and professional development • Free on-site parking • Good public transport links Candidate Requirements To be considered for this Teaching Assistant job in Skelmersdale, you should have: • Previous experience working with children • Experience within a primary school, nursery, childcare, youth work, or a similar child-focused setting • A positive, patient, and adaptable approach • Good communication and teamwork skills • The ability to support pupils with a range of learning needs within the classroom If you're looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Skelmersdale starting this September and enjoy supporting children in a primary school setting, we'd love to hear from you. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact John Boddington on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />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. As such, 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 (for details please see our website).<br /><br />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.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> John Boddington&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3005</strong></strong>