Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Wade Deacon Trust Schools – Liverpool Area
Via The Supply Register
The Supply Register is proud to be working in partnership with the Wade Deacon Trust to recruit Teaching Assistants to join our supply pool, supporting schools across the Liverpool area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate and reliable individuals who want flexible work while making a real difference to pupils’ learning and development.
The Role:As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Support pupils’ learning on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
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Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
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Provide support for pupils with SEND where required
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Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
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Previous experience working with children or young people (school-based experience desirable)
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A positive, proactive, and flexible approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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Relevant TA qualification (desirable but not essential, depending on role)
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Flexible work to suit your availability
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Opportunities across multiple Wade Deacon Trust schools
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Competitive daily rates of pay
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Ongoing support from a dedicated partnership executive
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Access to training and CPD opportunities through The Supply Register
Apply today through The Supply Register to join our talent pool and start supporting schools within the Wade Deacon Trust.
Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your Enhanced DBS clearance at the top of your CV as this is essential for all school positions
📊 Quantify your experience: "Supported 15 pupils with SEND across KS2, improving engagement by 40%"
🌐 Emphasise your flexibility and availability as supply work requires adaptable scheduling
🎯 Showcase any TA qualifications or relevant training prominently in your education section
🤝 Detail your experience with 1:1 and small group support as these are key requirements
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- •Provided 1:1 SEND support for 12 pupils across KS1-KS3, improving individual learning outcomes by 35% over one academic year
- •Assisted with classroom management for classes of up to 30 pupils, maintaining Enhanced DBS clearance and positive behaviour strategies
- •Delivered small group interventions for literacy and numeracy, supporting 8 pupils to achieve target grades within 6 weeks
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Supply Teaching Assistant position with Wade Deacon Trust through The Supply Register. My experience in SEND support and Enhanced DBS clearance make me well-suited to provide the flexible, high-quality assistance your schools require.
My background in educational support has equipped me with the skills to adapt quickly to different classroom environments while maintaining consistent support for pupils' learning and development.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt learning materials for pupils with SEND?
- ›What strategies do you use for effective classroom management?
- ›How do you support differentiated learning in small groups?
- ›What experience do you have with educational technology in classrooms?
- ›How would you assist with lesson delivery while maintaining pupil engagement?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a new classroom environment
- ›Describe a situation where you helped a struggling pupil make progress
- ›How do you handle challenging behaviour from pupils?
- ›Give an example of when you worked effectively as part of a teaching team
- ›Tell me about a time you had to be flexible with your working arrangements
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to a new classroom environment
Describe a situation where you helped a struggling pupil make progress