12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    01/09/2026 or sooner

  • Closing date

    1 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    20 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time, part time: Monday to Friday 28 hours and 10 minutes per week. Part time will be considered.

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,583 to £25,989

Actual salary

£16,591 to £16,855

Pay scale

NJC 5-6 (pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our highly successful SEND Team. The successful candidate will:

  • have high expectations for student achievement and behaviour;
  • demonstrate the ability to form positive, constructive relationships with students, colleagues and families;
  • be flexible, proactive and able to contribute effectively to a strong team;
  • communicate clearly and confidently;
  • be self‑motivated, well‑organised and able to manage their workload efficiently.

This role is suited to candidates who have an interest and commitment in learning how to support young people on their journey through high school, as well as those who have experience of working in a school setting

What the school offers its staff

Joining Formby High School means becoming part of a supportive, forward‑thinking and ambitious community.

We are proud to offer:

  • a warm, welcoming and highly supportive staff team;
  • motivated, respectful and engaged students who enjoy learning;
  • a positive, inclusive school culture built on mutual respect and aspiration;
  • a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development;
  • excellent transport links to Liverpool, Preston and Manchester.

Further information about the school can be found at: www.formbyhighschool.com

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Formby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. The successful applicant will need to be DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked to Enhanced level and personal details will be cross-referenced in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policy. We also carry out online checks on shortlisted candidates in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Formby High School

School type
Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1103 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01704 873100

About Formby High School


Formby High School is a heavily oversubscribed 11–18 comprehensive academy with 1,150 students, including a thriving Sixth Form of over 250. We are a school with a strong reputation for inclusion and academic success, a clear vision and a vibrant culture rooted in the school motto 'determined to achieve'.

A Strong and Successful School


Our most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2022) judged Formby High School to be Good in all areas, praising students who are “inspired to succeed” and “proud to attend their school”. Academic outcomes are consistently excellent, with the vast majority of students achieving strong GCSE  and A-Level results and progressing to high quality destinations.


We are proud to have been recognised regionally and nationally for our achievements in inclusion, the arts and sport, including being named Tes ‘Inclusive School of the Year’ (2023).

Our Community and Culture


Our community is the heart of the school:



  • engaged, respectful and aspirational students who work hard and want to succeed;


  • supportive parents and Trustees committed to our shared vision.


  • High performing, collaborative staff who bring expertise, passion and a dedication to achieving the best outcomes for our young people.



We believe in nurturing every student’s talent. Our curriculum is broad, ambitious and taught by subject specialists who bring both knowledge and enthusiasm to their teaching. Our extensive extracurricular offer (FHSxtra), including performing arts, competitive sport, Duke of Edinburgh, community projects and a wide range of educational visits, helps students develop confidence, character and curiosity.

Professional Growth and Development


We invest heavily in staff development, offering:



  • High quality internal CPD led by expert practitioners;

  • visiting specialists and leadership development pathways;

  • strong support for ECTs and trainee teachers;

  • opportunities to contribute to whole school initiatives and curriculum innovation.


Staff at Formby High School are supported, trusted and encouraged to grow. Ambition is valued, collaboration is expected and professional fulfilment is central to our culture.

Our Environment


Situated in the leafy surroundings of Formby, our campus blends traditional buildings with modern, specialist facilities—including a purpose built Sixth Form Centre, well-resourced creative arts spaces, refurbished sports and dining facilities, and continually updated ICT provision. We benefit from excellent transport links, with rail, bus and motorway access making the school easily commutable from Liverpool, Southport, Preston and Manchester.

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