About this role

KS2 Teaching Assistant - General, SEN & Intervention Support

Job Title

Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant / SEN TA / Primary LSA

Location

Knowsley Village, Knowsley, Merseyside (accessible from Prescot, Huyton, Kirkby, Rainford, St Helens & Liverpool)

Position Type

Full-Time, Term-Time Only (Long Term / Ongoing)

Salary/Rate

Competitive (Daily Rate)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

About the Role

A vibrant primary school in

Knowsley Village, Knowsley is seeking a confident, positive, and flexible

Teaching Assistant (TA / LSA) for a full-time position across

Key Stage 2 (KS2).

This is a dynamic, varied role ideal for a proactive practitioner who can use their own initiative to support children across different year groups and settings:

Mornings (AM)

Classroom support in

Year 4 (Y4) assisting general learning while providing targeted focus and engagement for 3 pupils displaying

Autism / ASD traits.

Midday / Late Morning

Year 6 (Y6) targeted learning interventions, delivering structured reading and maths booster support.

Afternoons (PM)

Leading movement and sensory integration activities (Sensory Circuits) for pupils in

Year 2 (Y2 / KS1) and

Year 5 (Y5 / KS2).

Key Responsibilities

Support class teaching in Year 4, using tailored strategies for pupils with

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) traits and

Special Educational Needs (SEN / SEND).

Deliver targeted

Maths and Reading interventions to prepare

Year 6 (Y6) pupils for assessments.

Facilitate

Sensory Circuits sessions in the afternoon to support focus, emotional regulation, and physical coordination for pupils in Y2 and Y5.

Use initiative and flexibility to adapt between general classroom support, small-group work, and 1:1 engagement.

Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and active participation throughout the school day.

Work closely with Class Teachers, the SENCO, and external specialists to monitor pupil development.

Essential Criteria

KS2 Experience

Direct experience as a

Primary Teaching Assistant / TA in

Key Stage 2 (KS2 Support).

SEN & Intervention Expertise

Background supporting children with

ASD / Autism, SEN, and delivering

Reading & Maths interventions.

Sensory Support

Knowledge or experience running

Sensory Circuits or sensory integration breaks.

Personal Attributes

Confident, highly positive, energetic, flexible, and capable of using strong personal initiative.

Compliance

Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply).

How to Apply

If you are a proactive

Primary Teaching Assistant (SEN TA / LSA) looking for a diverse

full-time role in Knowsley Village, apply today by submitting your updated CV.