Teaching Assistant Level 2

Sefton; Banks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

St Philip's CE Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 for 25 hours per week over Monday to Friday. The fixed-term contract runs until 31 August 2027, with a possible permanent appointment dependent on funding and performance.

The role requires enthusiasm, strong literacy and numeracy skills, and a commitment to raising standards within a supportive, faith-inspired environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Committed to raising standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to be a highly adaptable and focused team player.
• Experience in creating an organized and engaging learning environment.
• Committed to working in partnership with colleagues and families.
• Committed to the Christian ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities and ensure a safe, welcoming classroom environment.
• Promote high standards of pupil achievement and behavior.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to plan and deliver lessons suited to the needs of pupils.

Job description

• Employer: St Philip's CE Primary (Southport)
• Location: St Philip's CE Primary School (Southport)
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Term Time
• Closing Date: 18/09/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: STPCES/26/344297

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary until 31 st August 2027)

Grade: D SCP 5-6

Introducing ourselves:

St. Philip's CE Primary School, Hampton Road, Southport PR8 6SS

Job Requirements:

To start: As soon as possible

We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant. The position is for 25 hours per week over 5 days (Monday-Friday).

The role is fixed term until 31 st August 2027 in the first instance, with the possibility of the post being made permanent, depending on funding.

The Governors of St. Philip's CE Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teaching Assistant with the following skills and qualities:

• Committed to raising standards
• Able to demonstrate excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Be a highly adaptable and focused team player
• Experienced in creating a well organised and engaging learning environment
• Committed to working in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and families
• Committed to the Christian ethos of the school

St. Philip's is a one form entry friendly Church school. Our children are well behaved and our staff are happy and hardworking.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A supportive team of colleagues
• An attractive, engaging and safe environment
• Well behaved and happy children
• Caring and supportive parents and families.

The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Due to the nature of the work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Prohibition of Teachers List will also be checked. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements, online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. Please see a copy of our Whole School Child Protection policy and Staff Code of Conduct included alongside the application form, Job Description and Person Specification.