Teaching Assistant

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Completed application forms to be sent to doconnell@mylhs.org

Teaching Assistant Level 2

Litherland High School, Part of The Heath Family (NW) MAT

Dates Apply by 12 noon Friday 26th September 2025

Salary £25583.00 - £25989.00

[pro rata actual salary £19000- £19301 per annum]

Location Sefton, Merseyside

Contract Type Part time 32.5 hours per week, term time. Hours can be discussed.

Contract Term Fixed term subject to funding

Are you passionate about helping students succeed?
Do you have a natural ability to support others and work well in a team? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team at Litherland High School. Whilst experience is preferred what matters most to us is your commitment to supporting students and your eagerness to make a difference in their learning journey. If you think you are the right fit please keep reading to find out how to apply.

The positions will be fixed term appointments, as it is subject to funding.

Normal working hours are usually 8:30 am until 3:30 pm term time, however if you feel are the right fit but need to discuss different working hours please still contact us as we can offer some flexibility within these times.

The work will involve supporting pupils in lessons, delivering literacy and/or numeracy units to small groups of pupils outside normal lesson times, and intervention and support in relation to students with special educational needs.

You will need to work well in a team, and be an enthusiastic and committed individual who has the highest expectations to ensure our students achieve great outcomes. You will be part of a successful and dynamic team. You must have an interest in working with students with special educational needs, and be willing to work with students either on a one to one basis or in a small group setting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to develop in a supportive, well-resourced and exciting environment. We are an inclusive school, with opportunities for you to develop in your career.

If you can inspire, encourage, achieve and enjoy working with young people and are determined to make a real difference you could be the kind of person we are looking for.

At Litherland High School we believe in providing our students with excellent educational opportunities based on the core values of kindness, integrity and tenacity. We are proud of our broad and balanced curriculum and high aspiration; there is no cap on ambition building the skills for successful lives. We are incredibly proud that our relentless focus on improvement was validated by Ofsted in February 2024, securing Good in all areas. We are resolutely on our journey to provide an outstanding education for our students.

One of the foundations of our success is our place in the heart of our community; the relationships between our staff, students and families are fundamental to securing the high levels of engagement. 96% of parents would recommend our school to other parents. This partnership helps us to ensure strong behaviour, which means our colleagues can work in a happy and safe environment. Our staff are committed to our school and community; many of them have been here for most of their career – indeed several are alumni and live locally - and staff turnover is low, which we believe is indicative of a happy work environment and a commitment to staff well-being.

Litherland High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of young people. An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references.

All documentation can be downloaded for this post (see below). Please submit an application form, covering letter, and equal opportunities form directly to Mrs D O’Connell PA to Principal, Litherland High School, Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool L21 0DB or email doconnell@mylhs.org

Closing date: by 12 noon on Friday 26th September 2025.

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