Teaching assistant (St Hilda's CE High School)

School Improvement Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the learning and development of students. This role involves working closely with teachers to facilitate access to learning and promote the school's values. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives within a vibrant school community. If you are passionate about education and ready to contribute to a nurturing environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised qualification relating to working with children.
• Demonstrate numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and assist in classroom management.
• Promote the school's Christian values and support independent learning.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

ICT literacy

Ability to supervise pupils

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

GCSE (A-C) in numeracy and literacy

Job description

Teaching assistant

Job Title: Teaching assistant
Employer: St Hilda's CE High School
Job Type: Teaching & Learning
Job Phase: Secondary
NOR: 1100
Grade: NJC scale 3, SCP 5 £24,790 - £25,183 FTE
Actual Salary: £21,585 - £21,927
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full time, Term time only
Location: Liverpool
Start Date: Start immediately
Closing Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025

About the School
St Hilda’s, which is situated on the edge of Sefton Park in South Liverpool, is a welcoming and supportive community. We have high expectations of behaviour and there are excellent relationships between staff and students, based on mutual respect.

St Hilda’s is a high-performing, over-subscribed comprehensive school with a Sixth Form. In 2021, Ofsted judged the school to be Good. In 2025, Our SIAMS inspection found that St Hilda’s Church of England High School is living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling students and adults to flourish.

The report highlighted "St Hilda’s biblically rooted Christian vision is the cornerstone and lifeblood of this school family.

It is strongly proclaimed and confidently embraced, sustaining and nourishing the school’s work and mission. Along with its compelling Christian values, the vision drives this exceptional school.

Diversity and difference are embraced, giving dignity and allowing this community to live well together. Students are highly respectful and supportive, enabling them to appreciate and support one another to be who they are." We are unashamedly a Christian school.

About the Role
To work under the instruction / guidance of teaching / senior staff to undertake work / care / support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils, and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and ethos as a Christian school.

To guide pupils to become independent young adults. To work as part of the whole school teaching and learning team to ensure progress and reflective learning.

This role will involve contact with children and as such you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The school’s safeguarding policy must be followed at all times.

Personal Qualities
Hold a recognised qualification (NVQ level 2 or equivalent or higher) relating to working and supporting children.

Demonstrate levels of numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C).

Effective communicator. Effective interpersonal skills.

Effective organisational and administrative skills.

Professional reliability re attendance, punctuality and deadlines.

Team player.

Ability to meet deadlines/manage time with competing deadlines.

Resilient.

ICT literate.

Ability to supervise pupils effectively both in and out of school in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young pupils and in forming effective professional relationships with a wide range of contacts.

Able to organise the classroom activities e.g. preparing and setting out resources and implementing strategies for Teaching and Learning.

Able to act upon advice and feedback and be open to coaching and mentoring..

Ability to provide a good role model to young pupils.

Ability to use own initiative and work flexibly.

Commitment to the school Christian values and vision.

How to Apply
Please apply on school application form and email to [e-mail]

Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025

Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document
Equal Opportunities Monitoring: Download Document

Guidance: Download Document

Contact Details
St Hilda's CE High School
Croxteth Drive
Sefton Park
Liverpool
L17 3AL

Contact Name: Jacqueline Draper
Contact Telephone: [phone]
Contact e-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.st-hildas.co.uk
NOR: 1100