Teaching Assistant (Term time only)

Autism Initiatives; Sefton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support tools

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive induction & CDP

Job summary

Autism Initiatives at Peterhouse School in Southport is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learners with autism and complex needs. You will work with the class staff to deliver education sessions and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment for children and families.

The role requires creativity, flexibility, and a commitment to school values: Kindness, Integrity and Team First. A TA Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) is preferred or you must be willing to work towards it.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a TA with an understanding of Autism and the ability to support complex learning needs.
• You should be prepared to learn various approaches to engage pupils and overcome barriers to learning.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to reflect and develop in line with school values.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher as part of a class staff team to deliver education sessions.
• Create a welcoming environment where all children and parents feel valued and supported.
• Help pupils grow into successful adults by applying individualised approaches.

Skills

Autism awareness

Collaborative

Creative approach

Team player

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent

Job description

“Staff enjoy being part of the Peterhouse School team and are supportive of the children and each other.”

(Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2025)

Can you bring your KIT to Peterhouse? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who share our school values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First!

Teaching Assistant

Peterhouse School, Southport

35 hours per week, term time only

Full time (Part time considered)

£23,509- £24,458 per annum, depending on qualification

(actual salary based on working term-time only)

We are looking for a skilled Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting complex children to reach their full potential, and a creative approach to meeting needs and enhancing curriculum delivery. In this role you will work collaboratively, supporting the teacher as part of a class staff team, to deliver education sessions and create a welcoming environment where all children and their parents feel valued and supported. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be able to think creatively and flexibly, using an understanding of each pupil’s individual needs to help them grow into successful adults. You should be prepared to learn about a variety of approaches to engage pupils and overcome barriers to learning. You will have a positive attitude and be willing to reflect and develop. You will strive to practice the Peterhouse values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First. You will have an understanding of Autism, and will have obtained a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this.

What do we offer?

• An innvative and dynamic school with good established practices, a strong culture and a future place of growth;
• Learners wh enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
• A stable, friendly and cmmitted staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
• Access t wellbeing support tools incl our Employee Assistance Programme
• A range f employee benefits incl Medicash Scheme (free after 2 years in post), staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme etc
• A comprehensive induction programme and CDP opportunities

Further information

“Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.”

The closing date for completed applications is 9th October 2026

Interviews will take place on w/c 19th October 2026

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No. 702632