Teaching Assistant

The Heath Family Trust; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Heath Family Trust is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school environment. You will work with the classroom teacher to plan and deliver activities, and support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

The role is a fixed-term, part-time position (32.5 hours per week, term time only). Closing date for applications is 15 September 2026, with shortlisting and interview dates soon after.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team.
• Work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities.
• Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering activities.
• Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Supportive team player

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Education

Experience in education environment

Job description

alary: SCP 7—8 £26,403—£26,824 FTE (£19,609.22—£19,921.89 pro-rated)
Contract Type: FixedTerm—Please note: This is a fixed-term contract,funded to provide dedicated support for an identified child.The contract duration is linked to the continuation of thefunding and the child’s support requirements.
Contract Term: 32.5 hoursper week, Term Time Only
Application closing date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Interview Date: W/c 21st September 2026

About us

Litherland High School is a vibrant and thriving community of wonderful children and fantastic, caring staffwhich we affectionately call our ‘Livo Family’.

Our school ethos is very much built around our dedication to the academic success of our children whilstmaintaining outstanding pastoral care and support. Our staff know our children and families exceptionally welland in doing so, we develop strong relationships which underpin the achievement of our students. We takeour role as a central part of the local community extremely seriously and we genuinely believe our school isunique in the strength of the bonds between staff and students.

Our school values are ‘Kindness, Integrity, and Tenacity’, and we endeavour to keep these values at the heartof our actions, and encourage our children to do the same.

We know that academic success is the key to a bright and exciting future for our children, and we haveworked tirelessly to make sure that our academic and wider curriculum fully prepares our students to meetthe challenges ahead. Our staff are 100% committed to supporting our children to achieve their potential andbecome the very best versions of themselves.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. We are looking fora compassionate and committed person to provide support to students. This is a rewarding opportunity tomake a real difference in a child’s school experience. This will involve working with the teacher to plan anddeliver activities and supporting the pupil with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

About The Heath Family Trust

Join The Heath Family Trust and be part of our commitment to giving our pupils the best start in life, a mission deeply rooted in our core values. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where we collectively holdourselves and each other to the highest standards.

We value:

• Clarity: ensuring clear communication and purpose in all we do.
• Collaboration: fostering teamwork and shared success across all levels.
• Accountability: championing a culture where we all take ownership and responsibility.

Across our Trust, our dedication to academic rigour underpins every aspect of our work. We offer a strongCPD programme for teachers at every stage of their career, empowering staff to flourish in their practice andgrow as future leaders.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications fromindividuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment,sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriageand civil partnerships.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.