Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEND

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Employer: Holy Family Halewood RC Primary
• Location: Arncliffe Road, Halewood
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 30 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 06/03/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: SVP 0671

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEND) x 3

Teaching Assistant Pay Band D / SCP 5-6

£25,583 - £25,989 Plus SEND Allowance of £1,539 pro rata per annum

(Actual Salary: £18,859 - £19,159 plus SEND Allowance of £1,135 per annum

30 hours per week / 46 weeks per year (Flexibility will be required)

Start Date – as soon as possible

The Governors of Holy Family Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an effective, enthusiastic, well-motivated Teaching Assistant, with the skills, knowledge, energy, vigour and drive to join our successful school. At Holy Family, we care about the children and each other. We expect everyone including staff, children and parents to aim for excellence where only the best is good enough. We endeavour to create a happy and stimulating working environment where a ‘caring family’ ethos permeates throughout.

We can offer:

• A friendly, welcoming community underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic, motivated, well behaved, happy pupils who are eager to learn
• A supportive, committed and dedicated staff who are passionate about making a difference
• Commitment to further professional development.
• A supportive school, family and parish community and the support of a committed, focused Governing Body.
• A welcoming, well maintained, modern environment, with well-resourced classrooms and excellent outdoor provision
• Exceptional pastoral care coupled with teamwork and encouragement from leaders and Governors.
• High standards in all that we do.

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant who:

• Is experienced in supporting a pupil(s) with specific complex needs on a 1 to 1 / small group basis helping to develop independence and communication interaction.
• Be suitably qualified and have experience of working with pupils who have SLD/ASC/SEMH/Complex needs
• Will promote, enhance and actively support our Catholic ethos.
• Supports the vision for the school and has excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has a keen desire for improving learning especially those children with additional SEND needs and a determination to seek the best in all aspects of school life.
• Has high expectations of achievement for all and is committed to raising standards, ensuring children achieve their full potential
• Is adaptable and able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
• Is committed to working in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and families
• Has a good sense of humour and a willingness to play an active part in the school team.

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of our children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. In joining our school, you will join a team of dedicated professionals, committed to safeguarding children and their families’. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

In joining our school, you will join a team of dedicated professionals, committed to safeguarding children and their families. Successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 2006, all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2025.

Other information:

Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school office by phone or via email. Only successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the interview.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 6 March 2026 at 12 Noon

Shortlisting of Candidates: Friday, 6 March 2026

Interview date: week commencing 9 March 2026

Please find attached the link to the school website for the application form, person specification and job description.  . Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered.

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