Teaching Assistants
South Wirral High School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 8EHThis job expired on 22 January 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 January 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: Permanent contract 39 weeks yearly (term-time plus 5 days) Teaching Assistant Level 1 – 32 hours 45 minutes weekly (Mon to Fri) Teaching Assistant Level 2 – 36 hours weekly (Mon to Fri) Teaching Assistant Level 3 – 36 hours weekly (Mon to Fri)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Salary dependent on Level - Competitive
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teaching Assistant
Levels 1, 2 and 3 considered (4 posts available)
Start date: Immediate start (dependent on notice required)
Contract:
Permanent contract
39 weeks yearly (term-time plus 5 days)
Teaching Assistant Level 1 – 32 hours 45 minutes weekly (Mon to Fri)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 – 36 hours weekly (Mon to Fri)
Teaching Assistant Level 3 – 36 hours weekly (Mon to Fri)
Salary range:
Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Band C, scp 4-5 (£19,344 - £19,650 per annum)
Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Band D, scp 6-7 (£21,943 – £22,292 per annum)
Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Band E, scp 8-11 (£22,648 - £23,761 per annum)
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 passionate Teaching Assistants with diverse experience levels 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.
We wish to expand our team of Teaching Assistants and will consider Teaching Assistants at Levels 1, 2 or 3.
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.
You:
The applicant must have recent and relevant experience in a similar role (according to Teaching Assistant level applied for) or be a qualified teacher. Please see supporting document for further information.
TA Level 1
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.
TA Level 2
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. 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.
TA Level 3
The successful applicant will have substantial and recent experience supporting young people with SEND, ideally within an educational setting. You will play a key role in assisting the learning and development of students across Key Stages 3 and 4, working both within the classroom and on a one-to-one basis as required. In addition to supporting academic progress, you will provide tailored pastoral care and may be required to assist with intimate care for students who need this support.
This role demands a proactive approach to promoting inclusion and independence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals. It offers a valuable professional development opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their career in education or specialist SEND support.
Closing Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 26 January 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 26 January must assume it has been unsuccessful.
Please visithttps://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/vacanciesfor an application form.
Completed application form and letter of application to be addressed to Headteacher, and emailed to:
recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
Please clearly indicate on the application form which Teaching Assistant Level you are applying for.
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:
https://southwirral.wirral.sch.uk/policies/
What the school offers its staff
Our 1,500 strong workforce is our greatest asset. Our teachers and support staff all play a pivotal role in enabling ouryoung learners to fulfil their potential in life.
At The Challenge Academy Trust wewant to embed a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. Our staff workload, wellbeing and benefits offer demonstrates our commitment to ensure we can:
- Provide a workload that is fair and reasonable.
- Foster an environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
- Develop employee’s personal and professional skills & knowledge continuously throughout their careers.
- Provide structured routes for career progression
- Reward people fairly with transparent and appropriate pay and conditions of service alongside additional benefits.
Further information about the job
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.
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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
- Email address
- recruitment@southwirral.wirral.sch.uk
School location
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