Teaching Assistant

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

• Location: Vantage Academy Trust
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 07/08/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: External - Wade Deacon Trust

Teaching Assistant

To start: 1 st September 2026

Full Time

Permanent

Salary: NJC SCP 3 to 5, £24,796 to £25,583

We are seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is hardworking, ambitious and inspiring.

We wish to appoint a committed and dynamic Teaching Assistant to work with children within the secondary phase of the school. Our teaching and support staff work hard and enthusiastically as one team with the belief that every student can succeed and transform their life chances, achieving more than they dreamt possible.

We pride ourselves on high expectations, a commitment to ensuring pupil progress and high-quality teaching and learning. You will share these values be able to enthuse and motivate our pupils with your passion and creative teaching, presence and personality.

You will be ambitious and will embrace being part of moving our school forward.

We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.

Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory medical clearance and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing Date:
Friday 7 th August 2026, 9.00am.