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Teaching Assistant
Formby High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3HW12 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
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
- School website
- Formby High School website
- Email address
- k.rhymes@formbyhighschool.com
- 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:
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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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