Teaching Assistant Level 2 SEN
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Location: Knowsley
We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.
- Employer: St Joseph the Worker RC Primary
- Salary: £26,427- £26,847 per annum pro rata, plus SEN allowance of £1,539 per annum pro rata
- Location: Bewley Drive, Kirkby
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
- Hours: 30 hours per week.
- Closing Date: 12/10/2026 at 12:00
- Reference: SVP 0910
To commence as soon as possible
Pay Band D / Scale Point 5-6
30 Hours per week / 5 days per week / 46 weeks per year
The Governors of St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the school and work as part of a class team providing support to pupils with additional needs.
The successful candidate will be:- Suitably qualified, highly committed, enthusiastic and show initiative
- Experienced in supporting pupils in small groups and on a 1 to 1 basis to support learning
- Have experience and understanding of managing sensory needs of children
- Committed to raising standards, ensuring children achieve their full potential
- Adaptable and able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
- Committed to working in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and families
- A supportive, enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced team of staff
- A welcoming, happy and caring environment where unique skills are valued and developed
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.
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. Two satisfactory references will be required and are integral to the interview process. Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.
Interviews: w/b Monday 12 th October
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