TA level 3 Fixed Term

Wirral Schools; Bebington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral School is recruiting a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for Brackenwood Junior School on a fixed-term contract. The role is 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, part-time, with a salary of £24,923–£27,036 and DBS enhanced disclosure required.

Working hours are Monday to Friday with specific start/end times; interviews will run during the week of 4 November 2026. Email the school for a visit or further information.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant role; commitment to high-quality education.
• Desirable experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Ability to work as part of a dedicated and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils across Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6).
• Have the flexibility and confidence to provide class cover when required.
• Support pupils in learning environments, including accompanying them to external competitions after school.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
• Cover whole class teaching Y3-Y6.
• Lunch duty of half an hour.

Job description

• Employer: Wirral School
• Salary: £24,923 - £27,036
• Location: Brackenwood Junior School
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Part Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week. 39 Weeks Per Year.
• DBS Check: Enhanced
• Closing Date: 30/10/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: SCH/26/346582

Fixed Term to 31/08/2027

35.00 Hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year

Band F

Brackenwood Junior School is part of Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust, which comprises 13 schools across the Wirral Peninsula. We are a happy, successful, two-form entry junior school with enthusiastic, motivated and friendly staff and pupils.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team as soon as possible.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing high-quality education for all children, committed to achieving excellence and keen to contribute to the continued development of our school.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide support to pupils across Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6).
• Have the flexibility and confidence to provide class cover when required.
• Support pupils in a range of learning environments, including accompanying them to external competitions, which may occasionally take place after school.
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
• cover whole class teaching Y3-Y6
• Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be desirable.

Working Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am - 3:45pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:45pm (including staff meeting time)

The role also includes a half-hour lunch duty.

Interviews and Lesson Observations

Interviews and lesson observations will take place during the week commencing 4 November 2026, including Friday 6 November 2026.

School Visits

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office:

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Brackenwood Junior School is part of the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and will follow a stringent vetting and induction process.

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

Previous applicants need not apply please.