Teaching Assistant Level 1 & Wraparound

Sefton; Sefton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Forefield Community Infant & Nursery School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to work 31.67 hours per week during term time, with an additional 5 hours per week of wraparound care. The post is a combined role within the NJC Band C and is fixed-term until 31 March 2027, with funding reviewed.

The successful candidate will support learning in the early years, work with pupils and staff, and contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• This is a combined role.

Responsibilities

• Please see Job description and Person specification for further details.

Job description

• Employer: Forefield Community Infant & Nursery
• Location: Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 31.67 / 5 hours per week. fixed term until: 31.03.2027.
• Closing Date: 19/11/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: 01838

Forefield Community Infant & Nursey School part of Mersey View Learning Trust

Teaching Assistant Level 1 - 31.67 hours per week, term time only plus Wraparound - 5 hours per week, term time only

NJC Band C, Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027 pending a review of funding

This is a combined role.

Please see Job description and Person specification for further details.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is except from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here:

Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination.

The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.