Teaching Assistant (Unqualified) Location: Widnes, WA8 Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available Start Date: Late May / Early June 2026 Support. Inspire. Make a Difference. Are you passionate about supporting children in their early educational journey? Do you want to gain valuable experience in a welcoming mainstream primary school environment? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Widnes (WA8). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in education while making a real impact on pupils’ academic and personal development. Your Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons Work with small groups and on a 1:1 basis, providing targeted support Help prepare classroom resources and learning materials Promote a positive, inclusive, and well-structured learning environment Support pupils across core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science Encourage confidence, independence, and social development Monitor pupil progress and behaviour, feeding back to the teaching team Work collaboratively with staff to contribute to the wider school community What We’re Looking For We’d love to hear from you if you: Have a genuine interest in working with children in a primary setting Are patient, proactive, and enthusiastic Can build strong, positive relationships with pupils Are adaptable and willing to support a range of learning needs Are considering a future career in teaching or education Relevant Experience (Desirable but Not Essential) Experience supporting children with: Autism (ASD) ADHD Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs Challenging behaviour Cerebral Palsy Complex needs, PMLD, or Severe Learning Difficulties We welcome applicants with experience from a variety of backgrounds, including: Education settings Care or support work Residential or foster care Youth work or clubs Personal experience supporting family members Why Apply? A great opportunity to gain experience in a mainstream primary school Supportive and welcoming school environment Flexible working options (full-time and part-time) Ideal stepping stone into a career in education Apply Today If you’re ready to support young learners and make a meaningful impact in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey in education this summer term. INDLIV<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Joshua Halliday on 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019.<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> Joshua Halliday&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0151 459 9299 l Ext: 3019</strong></strong>