Advanced Level Teaching Assistant

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirkby High School is seeking an Advanced Level Teaching Assistant to join its Inclusion Faculty. The role focuses on a small group of students in the care centre, supporting those at risk of permanent exclusion, with training provided where needed.

40 weeks? 46 weeks work pattern; 30 hours per week, 9.00am-3.30pm, term time plus workback element; salary £29,542-£32,046 pro rata, actual £21,777-£23,623 per annum. Closing date 12 noon, 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• TA Level 3 qualification desirable.
• Level 2 English and maths or equivalent essential.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small group of students in the care centre provision.
• Support students at risk of permanent exclusion; training provided.

Skills

Relate to young people

Safeguarding knowledge

Teamwork & independence

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification

Level 2 English & maths or equivalent

Job description

Kirkby High School

Bracknell Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 9PP

ADVANCED LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT

School Care Centre

30 hours per week (9.00am-3.30pm), 46 week (term time plus workback element)

NJC Grade F, SCP 12-17

£29,542 - £32,046 pro rata (actual salary £21,777 - £23,623 per annum)

Required for 4th January 2027

We are seeking an advanced level teaching assistant to join a successful and established Inclusion Faculty. The postholder will work with a small group of students in the schools' care centre provision. Our care centre is a provision for students at risk of permanent exclusion. Experience with secondary pupils preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

A teaching assistant level 3 qualification is desirable and a level 2 in English and maths or equivalent is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• be passionate about supporting education
• bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• be flexible and adaptable when working with students who are disengaged with learning
• 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

We offer:

• 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

Kirkby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 2nd November 2026