Teaching Assistant Level 2

Sefton; Sefton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Maghull High School is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Team. The successful candidate will support students who experience difficulties and work closely with the SENCO to promote positive outcomes across the curriculum.

You will keep accurate records, collaborate with staff, families and partner schools, and contribute to a welcoming, supportive environment for our most vulnerable learners. Previous TA experience is welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in supporting students as a teaching assistant is not essential; the right person to effectively support our young people is.

Responsibilities

• Support students who experience difficulties to achieve positive outcomes across all curriculum and non-curriculum areas.
• Collaborate with the SENCO and Assistant SENCO; keep accurate and detailed records.
• Communicate with students, staff, families and external services and partner schools.

Job description

• Location: Maghull High School
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
• Hours: 31 hours per week. Term Time Only.
• Closing Date: 02/10/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: MHS/26/01817

We are seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Team at Maghull High School. The successful candidate will be key in ensuring positive outcomes for the students who experience difficulties in one or more area of need.

Our Inclusion Team staff are fulfilled by the idea of making positive changes for our young people, often acting as their advocate as they navigate their way through school.

There will be lots of ups and downs, but to many of our young people, the support offered by their trusted team of adults is the most important thing to ensure success.

Our actions may sometimes seem small on the surface, but they can mean a massive difference to our students.

We are dedicated to supporting students with SEND and are looking for motivated candidates who will take responsibility for the provision for some of our most complex and vulnerable students, supporting their achievement across all curriculum and non-curriculum areas in school.

Previous experience in supporting students as a teaching assistant is not essential; the right person to effectively support our young people is.

Working alongside the SENCO and Assistant SENCO you will support with administrative processes and be expected to keep accurate and detailed records.

The successful candidate will be required to confidently collaborate and communicate with students, staff, families and a range of external services and partner schools.

For any enquiries about the post, please contact Miss N Bowen at [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

Closing Date - Friday 2nd October

Provisional Interview Date - W/C Monday 5th October

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants