Teaching Assistant
Kirkby High School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PP27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours per week (9.00-3.00pm), term time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - temporary subject to funding
Actual salary
- Grade C - (Actual salary: £15,735 - £15,982 plus SEN allowance £976), Grade D - (Actual salary: £16,235 - £16,493 plus SEN allowance £976)
Pay scale
- Grade C SCP 3-4/Grade D SCP 5-6 (depending on experience)
Additional allowances
SEN Allowance £1,539 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience with secondary pupils preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent is essential.
The successful candidate will:
- Be committed to safeguarding and equality
- Be passionate about supporting education
- Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
- Be flexible and adaptable in a busy educational environment
- 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
What the school offers its staff
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- 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
- Excellent facilities
Further information about the job
We are seeking teaching assistants to join a successful and established Inclusion Faculty. The postholder will work with individuals and small groups who have specific educational needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kirkby High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1027 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kirkby High School website
- Email address
- j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net
Kirkby High School is an Ofsted rated 'Good' 11-16 mixed comprehensive. All staff at Kirkby High School fully embrace our vision: “A community driven by high expectations and mutual respect providing all individuals with the belief and opportunities to succeed now and in the future”.
Kirkby High School stands at the centre of our local community and we believe that we offer our young people guidance and aspiration to be the best they can be in all aspects of life. Quality teaching and learning, supported by reliable pastoral systems, ensure that students are preparing well for later life.
We believe in building a culture of resilience and tolerance in which our students can thrive. Our aim is to increase our students’
self-belief and to show them that they can be what they want to be.
Arranging a visit to Kirkby High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net.
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