Teaching Assistant

Autism Initiatives; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing tools

Medicash

Staff prizes

Cycle to work

Induction & CPD

Job summary

Peterhouse School in Southport is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support complex children, enhance curriculum delivery and help create a welcoming environment where every child and parent feels valued. You will work with teachers, using creative approaches to engage learners, and pursue a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma (or be willing to work towards).

The post is 35 hours per week, term-time only, full-time (part-time considered) with salary £23,509-£24,458 depending on

Qualifications

• Skilled Teaching Assistant with passion for supporting complex children and enhancing curriculum delivery.
• Able to think creatively and flexibly to engage pupils and overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher as part of a class staff team to deliver education sessions.
• Create a welcoming environment where all children and parents feel valued and supported.
• Reflect and develop practice to meet individual pupil needs and support their growth.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

“Staff enjoy being part of the Peterhouse School team and are supportive of the children and each other.”

(Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2025)

Can you bring your KIT to Peterhouse? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who share our school values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First!

Teaching Assistant

Peterhouse School, Southport

35 hours per week, term time only

Full time (Part time considered)

£23,509- £24,458per annum, depending on qualification

(actual salary based on working term-time only)

We are looking for a skilled Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting complex children to reach their full potential, and a creative approach to meeting needs and enhancing curriculum delivery.

In this role you will work collaboratively, supporting the teacher as part of a class staff team, to deliver education sessions and create a welcoming environment where all children and their parents feel valued and supported.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be able to think creatively and flexibly, using an understanding of each pupil’s individual needs to help them grow into successful adults. You should be prepared to learn about a variety of approaches to engage pupils and overcome barriers to learning. You will have a positive attitude and be willing to reflect and develop. You will strive to practice the Peterhouse values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First. You will have an understanding of Autism, and will have obtained a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this.

What do we offer?

• An innvative and dynamic school with good established practices, a strong culture and a future place of growth;
• Learners wh enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
• A stable, friendly and cmmitted staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
• Access t wellbeing support tools incl our Employee Assistance Programme
• A range f employee benefits incl Medicash Scheme (free after 2 years in post), staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme etc
• A comprehensive induction programme and CDP opportunities

Further information

Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

The closing date for completed applications is 9thOctober 2026

Interviews will take place on w/c 19th October 2026

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

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