Teaching Assistant x 2

Sefton Council; Sefton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Merefield School, part of the Southport Learning Trust, is seeking dedicated teaching assistants to support pupils with complex needs. The role is permanent, part-time/term-time, 32.50 hours per week, with a pro rata salary of £23,142.

You will contribute to a rich curriculum, assist with learning in small groups and one-to-one settings, and support pupils with medical needs and personal care. For tours or enquiries contact Gemma Parker.

Qualifications

• Dedicated and experienced teaching assistants with a keen interest in supporting pupils with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a pupil to learn and communicate through a total communication approach.
• Supporting the pupil with their learning on an individual basis, in small groups and as part of the class.
• Supporting pupils with medical needs including the administration of medication and other interventions with training.
• Prepare, maintain and use equipment / resources required to meet the lesson plans / relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.
• Supporting pupils with swimming sessions in our hydrotherapy pool.

Skills

Pupil support

Total communication approach

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

• Salary: Band F. SCP 12-19 - Pro Rata Salary £23,142
• Location: Merefield School
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 32.50 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 06/11/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: MERE/26/345098

At Merefield School, we believe that it is every child's entitlement to achieve all that they are capable of achieving. We will strive to create opportunities for all our pupils to shine, to show us what they can do and hopefully to surprise themselves by discovering new talents and abilities. Merefield School is built on shared values of respect, growth and inspiration.

We have the highest possible expectations for all our children and young people and through providing the appropriate care, support and challenge, seek to help every child to meet them.

We want all our pupils to aspire to be the best that they can be and to discover more in themselves than they thought possible. We offer a rich and varied curriculum to cater for the wide variety of interests and needs within the school, which promotes independence, self esteem and achievement for all.

You would be joining the Southport Learning Trust, a family of nine schools which includes six secondary schools and two primary schools in the locality. Schools in our Trust include Birkdale High School, Bedford Primary School, Greenbank High School, Kew Woods Primary School, Maghull High School, Merefield School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School and Stanley High School.

Being part of a Trust would give you the opportunity to share and be involved in developing practice across multiple schools. You would benefit from an excellent Employee Assistance Programme and a commitment to your well-being and professional development.

We are seeking dedicated and experienced teaching assistants with a keen interest in supporting pupils with complex needs.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting a pupil to learn and communicate through a total communication approach.

Supporting the pupil with their learning on an individual basis, in small groups and as part of the class. Supporting the pupil with their pastoral, behavioural and personal care needs Contributing to the gathering of evidence to support learning.

Providing support for the class teacher.

Demonstrating a positive attitude that will encourage pupils to be the very best they can be.

Supporting pupils with medical needs including the administration of medication and other interventions with training.

Prepare, maintain and use equipment / resources required to meet the lesson plans / relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

Supporting pupils with swimming session in our hydrotherapy pool.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit us, meet our team and most importantly, get to know our incredible students. Pre planned tours are available, to organise a tour ahead of application, please contact Gemma Parker, 01704 5771663 or email: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 6th November 2026, 9am

Interview Date: 11th November 2026

Start Date: 1st January 2027