Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN

Knowsley Libraries; Knowsley; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team. The role involves assisting pupils with additional needs, in small groups and one-to-one, to help them reach their potential.

We value initiative, reliability and a collaborative approach with colleagues, families and external professionals. Part-time/term-time, 30 hours weekly, 46 weeks per year, with pay band D and SEN allowances.

Qualifications

• Suitably qualified and committed with initiative.
• Experience supporting pupils in small groups and one-to-one.
• Understanding of managing sensory needs of children.
• Driven to raise learning standards and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small groups and 1:1 to aid learning.
• Work as part of a class team and partner with families and professionals.

Skills

Pupil support

Small group support

1:1 support

Sensory needs understanding

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Employer: St Joseph the Worker RC Primary
• Salary: £26,427- £26,847 per annum pro rata, plus SEN allowance of £1,539 per annum pro rata
• Location: Bewley Drive, Kirkby
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 30 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 02/11/2026 at 12:00
• Reference: SVP 0929

TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 2

To commence as soon as possible

Pay Band D / Scale Point 5-6

30 Hours per week / 5 days per week / 46 weeks per year

The Governors of St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the school and work as part of a class team providing support to pupils with additional needs.

The successful candidate will be:

• Suitably qualified, highly committed, enthusiastic and show initiative
• Experienced in supporting pupils in small groups and on a 1 to 1 basis to support learning
• Have experience and understanding of managing sensory needs of children
• Committed to raising standards, ensuring children achieve their full potential
• Adaptable and able to work on their own initiative and as part of a team
• Committed to working in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and families

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A supportive, enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced team of staff
• A welcoming, happy and caring environment where unique skills are valued and developed

St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. Two satisfactory references will be required and are integral to the interview process. Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.

Closing Date: Monday 2 nd November at 12 noon

Interviews:

w/b Monday 2 nd November

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on 0151 477 8170 to arrange a visit or if you would like further information about the post.