Blackmoor Park Infants' School
Liverpool, Merseyside

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Posted: 05 October 2026
Closing Date: 31 October 2026

As a Teaching Assistant and Mid-Day Assistant in our infant school, you will be responsible for creating a stimulating and inclusive classroom atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. You will work alongside a class teacher to plan and deliver exciting lessons, assess children's progress, and collaborate with colleagues and parents to support the development of each child.

As a Mid-Day Assistant, you will supervise children during lunchtime, ensuring their welfare, safety, and good behaviour. You will also help to promote positive social interactions and support children with play and personal needs.

You will:

• Like working with all children and will be their advocate
• Enjoy the challenge of supporting pupils with complex learning/ pastoral needs
• Be passionate and enthusiastic for learning
• Have high expectations for all children
• Establish good working relationships with children, staff and parents
• Take direction and work on own initiative
• Work as part of a team
• Promote positive behaviour relentlessly
• Be hard working and conscientious
• Be resilient to setbacks
• See a challenge as an opportunity
• Be an excellent communicator
• Be organised and efficient
• Be friendly and flexible
• Be professional and positive
• Understand confidentiality

In addition, as a Mid-Day Assistant you will be:

• Supervising children in the hall, playground, and other areas during lunch
• Supporting positive play and encouraging good social skills
• Promoting healthy eating and assisting pupils with meals where necessary
• Managing behaviour in line with school policy and addressing minor issues promptly
• Administering basic first aid and reporting incidents in accordance with school procedures
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children throughout the lunchtime period

Blackmoor Park Infants is a forward-thinking, over-subscribed, three-form entry infant school. In our unique setting which provides for 0-7 age range, we nurture and care for our children, placing our them and their family at the centre of our work. Our children are encouraged to be independent, creative and reflective learners who can self-manage, work within a team and effectively participate and communicate. We are proudly part of The Three Saints Academy Trust.