Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

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The Governors of St. Philip’s CE Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teaching Assistant who is:

• Committed to raising standards
• Able to demonstrate excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be a highly adaptable and focused team player
• Experienced in creating a well organised and engaging learning environment
• Committed to working in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and families
• Committed to the Christian ethos of the school

St. Philip’s is a one form entry friendly Church school. Our children are well behaved and our staff are happy and hardworking. We can offer the successful candidate:

• A supportive team of colleagues
• An attractive, engaging and safe environment
• Well behaved and happy children
• Caring and supportive parents and families.

The position is for 15 hours per week over 5 days (Monday-Friday). Morning or afternoon hours are available and this will be discussed with applicants at interview. There may also be the opportunity of an additional 5 hours as a lunchtime Welfare Assistant (paid at Grade B SCP 2) for the successful candidate. Please indicate if you are interested in this when completing your application.

The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.

Due to the nature of the work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Prohibition of Teachers List will also be checked. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements, online searches will be performed on all shortlisted candidates.

Application form, job description and person specification are available on the links below. Applications should be returned by email to Patricia Gilmore at finance@sps.sefton.school

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 3rd November 2025

Interview Date: Friday 7th November 2025