Teaching Assistant Level 1 Midday

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Band C
10.00 Working Hours – 38 Weeks per Year

Elleray Park School Pensby is a Primary Special School for children with severe and complex needs. We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 who is passionate about working with children with additional needs. The hours for this role are 11:30 - 13:30 Monday to Friday, term time only.

Our school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment for children and young people aged 3-11 with a range of complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, and medical
needs.

Key Responsibilities:
Support pupils during the lunch break, including feeding support where necessary.
Assist with personal care and mobility needs in a respectful and dignified manner.
Engage pupils in positive play and social interaction.
Work as part of a supportive team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
Maintain a calm and caring approach in a busy environment.

We are looking for someone who:
Is kind, reliable, and enjoys working with children with additional needs.
Can remain calm under pressure and work flexibly as part of a team.
Is willing to undertake training in areas such as manual handling, feeding, and personal care.
Has experience working in a school or care setting (desirable but not essential).

Previous applicants need not apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in our pupils' school day and gain valuable experience in a specialist educational environment.

Closing date is 25th March 2026 at 12 noon
Please note that this is for our Pensby site and NOT for our site in Wallasey.

The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability