Advanced Level Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.
- Location: KIRKBY HIGH SCHOOL, External
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
- Hours: 30 hours per week.
- Closing Date: 02/11/2026 at 12:00
- Reference: External
ADVANCED LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT
School Care Centre
30 hours per week (9.00am-3.30pm), 46 week (term time plus workback element)
NJC Grade F, SCP 12-17
Required for 4 th January 2027
We are seeking an advanced level teaching assistant to join a successful and established Inclusion Faculty. The postholder will work with a small group of students in the schools’ care centre provision. Our care centre is a provision for students at risk of permanent exclusion. Experience with secondary pupils preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
A teaching assistant level 3 qualification is desirable and a level 2 in English and maths or equivalent is essential.
The successful candidate will:
- be passionate about supporting education
- bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
- be flexible and adaptable when working with students who are disengaged with learning
- have the ability to work well in a team and independently
- have a working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
- have the ability to relate to young people
- be able to inspire, influence, challenge and motivate, leading by example
We offer:
- An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
- An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
- Free on-site parking
- Occupational Health and Pension
Kirkby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure. 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.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 2 nd November 2026
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