Primary PPA Teacher

Location: St Helens
Start Date: September 2026
Working Pattern: 3–4 Days per Week (Minimum)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed Primary PPA Teacher to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in St Helens.

This role will involve providing high-quality teaching and learning across all primary year groups, covering teachers' Planning, Preparation and Assessment (PPA) time. The successful candidate will be confident teaching throughout EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, delivering engaging lessons and maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.

The Role

• Deliver planned lessons across all primary year groups.
• Provide effective classroom management and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of all learners.
• Work collaboratively with class teachers and support staff.
• Assess pupil learning and provide feedback where required.
• Uphold the school's values and commitment to safeguarding.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within a mainstream primary school setting.
• Confidence teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A flexible and proactive approach to teaching.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants with 14 years of education recruitment experience.
• Continual professional development through online training.
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience (please note that the advertised pay rate is inclusive of holiday pay).
• Opportunities to work within a range of schools and educational provisions.
• Refer a friend scheme – receive £100 each in vouchers when you successfully refer a friend.

If you are a passionate primary teacher looking for a varied and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV below or contact Wendy at Chalk Education on 0151 559 0399/wendy@chalkeducation.com 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.