Teaching Assistant Level 1

South Wirral High School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8EH

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediate Start (dependent on notice required)

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,344.00 - £19,650.00 Annually (Actual) Band C, SCP 4-5 (£25,185 - £25,583 FTE values)

Teaching Assistant Level 1 job summary

South Wirral High School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school located in Eastham, Wirral, committed to providing an exceptional education and support to all students.

We are looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join our committed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to make a significant impact on the lives of students requiring additional support.

Selection will be based on current qualifications, skills and experience fitting to the appropriate level.

The Team:

The person appointed will join an experienced and innovative SEND team, supporting students with a range of special educational needs across the entire school. This accompanying video will explain more about what it is like to work in this team:  Click here to view our video

You:

Ideally the applicant should have recent and relevant experience in a similar role or experience in the pastoral care of young people with SEND in another sector, but this is not essential. You will be working with students, providing additional support to them during school hours. Assisting the learning of Key Stage 3 and 4 students, you will be working with a variety of students in the classroom, as well as on a one-to-one basis when required.

The post will provide a professional development opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching or working with young people.

This accompanying booklet gives you more information about the personal and professional benefits that will be available to you: Click here to read our booklet

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 6th July 2026

We are sorry that it will not be possible to contact unsuccessful candidates. Anyone who has not heard of the progress of their application by the close of Monday 6th July must assume it has been unsuccessful.

Letters of application should address the person specification and job description.

The post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Our Safeguarding Policy can be found on our school’s website:

http://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About South Wirral High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1234 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Wirral High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-wirral-high-school-wirral

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