Teaching Assistant

Sefton; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Litherland High School in Sefton is seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. You will work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

This role is 32.5 hours, part-time/term-time, fixed-term linked to funding, located at Litherland High School. The Heath Family Trust ethos underpins our commitment to student achievement and pastoral care.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team.
• You will work with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting the pupil with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver activities with the teacher.
• Support pupils with routines, transitions and behaviour management.
• Provide supportive, compassionate assistance to students in the classroom.

Job description

• Location: Litherland High School
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 32.5 hours. Fixed Term - Term Time Only (Linked to Funding).
• Closing Date: 22/09/2026 at 08:00
• Reference: 01809

About Us

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

Our school ethos is very much built around our dedication to the academic success of our children whilst maintaining outstanding pastoral care and support. Our staff know our children and families exceptionally well and in doing so, we develop strong relationships which underpin the achievement of our students.

We take our role as a central part of the local community extremely seriously and we genuinely believe our school is unique 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 heart of 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 have worked tirelessly to make sure that our academic and wider curriculum fully prepares our students to meet the challenges ahead. Our staff are 100% committed to supporting our children to achieve their potential and become 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 for a compassionate and committed person to provide support to students. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s school experience. This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver 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 hold ourselves 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 strong CPD programme for teachers at every stage of their career, empowering staff to flourish in their practice and grow as future leaders.