Teaching Assistant Level 2​/Midday Supervisor

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Employer: St Aidan's RC Primary
• Location: Adswood Road, Huyton
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Term Time/Part Time
• Hours: 30 hours per week. Teaching Assistant 25 hrs per week / Midday Supervisor 5hrs per week.
• Closing Date: 02/11/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: SVP 0916

LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT including MIDDAY SUPERVISOR

(1 Year Fixed Term)

The Governors of St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor to join our thriving school. We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will work under the direction of the class teachers to support teaching and learning, including targeted support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, enabling all children to achieve their full potential within a caring, inclusive and faith-centred environment.

This role is a fixed term position till the end of the academic year 26/27 with the possibility of extension. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details of experience and qualifications for this post.

Plea Se see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details of experience and qualifications for this post.

• Hold a NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)
• Have experience of working in KS1 or KS2
• Work collaboratively and positively with all the staff within the ethos, vision and values of the school
• Lead small group activities to enhance learning outcomes
• Assist in classroom management and set up learning materials
• Help deliver creative lessons to pupils across the curriculum
• Foster pupil independence, self-expression and social/emotional growth

• Take a proactive approach in leading play activities at lunchtime
• Be enthusiastic about working with children from 4-11 years
• Act as a positive role model
• Organise and oversee children during indoor and outdoor play times and in the lunch hall
• Be energetic and imaginative

• Passionate about working with children and supporting education
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Work to high standards, both when working with colleagues and when working unsupervised
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills with a flexible, proactive approach

The successful candidate will also be required to fulfil both roles for which a separate contract will be issued.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on  to arrange a visit.

St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.

Closing Date: Monday 2 nd November 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Friday 9 th November 2026