Teaching Assistant

Employer: Halton Borough Council Schools

Location: Cavendish High School Academy

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Term Time

Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday – Wednesday: 8:30am–4:30pm; Thursday – Friday: 8:30am–3:45pm)

Closing Date: 03/07/2026 at 23:59

Reference: ACD/26/340143

Salary Scale: NJC Scale Point 5 - 6

SEN Allowance: £1539 pa pro rata (dependent upon experience)

We are recruiting teaching assistants for a 36‑hour term‑time role at Cavendish High Academy. Successful candidates will work in partnership with professional colleagues to create a safe, enjoyable learning environment and deliver highly effective teaching and learning experiences that support students’ progress and achievement.

• Support teachers and students in the classroom, facilitating learning activities.
• Assist with students’ personal needs, including toileting, dressing, feeding and mobility.
• Provide social, welfare, care and health support as required.
• Work flexibly across the Academy and adapt to the diverse needs of students.
• Use behaviour support skills and apply strategies to help students with special educational needs and challenging behaviour.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and work as an effective team member.
• Use initiative, pursue lifelong learning and engage in professional development.

• Essential: Common sense and sense of humour.
• Essential: Flexible and adaptive.
• Essential: Physical and emotional resilience to support students who may present challenging behaviours.
• Essential: English GCSE Grade A–C or equivalent.
• Desirable: Makaton or BSL (British Sign Language) training.
• Desirable: Maths GCSE Grade A–C or equivalent.

• Competitive salary on the NJC Scale.
• SEN allowance (pro rata).
• BUPA health insurance for permanent staff.
• Opportunities for professional development and support from an encouraging leadership team.