2 x Level 2 Teaching Assistants

Application forms and person specification are available from the school office or via the school website www.stcolumbasknowsley.co.uk

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School
Hillside Road, Huyton, Knowsley. L36 8BL Dfe 340/3357
Tel; 0151 477 8360 www.stcolumbasknowsley.co.uk
Email: stcolumbasknowsley.gov.uk
Headteacher: Miss K Edwards Deputy Headteacher: Mrs P Williams

2 x LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED
To commence 1 September 2025 on a fixed term contract
Pay Band D / SCP 5-6
To commence 1 September 2025
£24,790- £25,183 pro rata, per annum
[Actual Salary: £15,225-£15,470 per annum]
25 hours per week / 46 weeks per year

The Governors of St Columba’s Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint highly
motivated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (Level 2), who have relevant experience and
qualifications required to support pupils across the school, from Early Years through to
Key Stage 2.

The successful candidates will work with and supervise the physical and general care of
children under the direction of the teacher, providing general support to the teacher in
the management of pupils in the classroom. The successful candidates will also take part
in the planning, development and implementation of programs of support for pupils
when required.

St Columba Catholic Primary is a GOOD School, which is OUTSTANDING in Personal
Development.

Our school is renowned for its welcoming and nurturing ethos. All visitors will be
guaranteed the warmest of welcomes. The school has an excellent reputation with
parents, parish and the wider community, particularly regarding our Catholic ethos and
the ‘exemplary and exceptional ‘care, guidance and support we give our children and
their families. There are no barriers in our school, we unite, to fulfil our mission.

The school community of St Columba’s can offer:

A caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos rooted in the Catholic faith,
plus:
✓ An innovative, dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every
day to make a difference to the lives of our children
✓ Friendly colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing
high quality education and experiences for all children
✓ Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic pupils
✓ A range of exciting professional development opportunities.

We recommend you arrange a visit to our school.

Please contact Mrs. Gemma Heywood, School Business Manager on 0151 477 8360 to arrange a visit.

Candidates should evidence their strengths throughout the CES application and address the person specification.

Application forms and person specification are available from the school office or via the school website www.stcolumbasknowsley.co.uk

St Columba’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure. Candidates must also comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act; proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

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

Applications must be made on the CES application form which can be found at www.cesew.org.uk, along with the recruitment monitoring form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Disclosure form. Completed applications and supporting documents should be emailed to stcolumbas@knowsley.gov.uk for the attention of the Headteacher.

Closing date: Friday 4 July 2025 at 16.00 pm

Short Listing: Monday 7 July 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 9 July 2025