Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Swimming and Sports Development

Further details and application forms are available via the school website.

Teaching Assistant Level 4

Swimming and Sports Development

Start date: 1st September 2026

32.5 hours per week x 46 weeks per year 8.45 am to 4.00 pm daily

Salary: Band H Scp23 – Scp25/£34,434 - £36,363 & SEN Allowance £1,539 Pro-rata

Actual Pay: £27,499 - £29,040 & SEN Allowance £1,229

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

Bluebell Park School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Level 4 Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and forward‑thinking team.

About Us

At Bluebell Park, we pride ourselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is empowered to thrive. As a specialist setting, we support pupils with a diverse range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), speech and language needs, and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

The Role

We are excited to offer a TA4 position with a focus on Swimming and Sports development across the school. This is a key role where you will:

• Deliver high-quality whole-class teaching and targeted 1:1 intervention
• Support and enhance aquatic and sports practice across the school
• Work collaboratively with teaching and therapy teams
• Help pupils develop essential life skills and reach their full potential
• Contribute to preparing pupils for life beyond Bluebell Park

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children with SEN, either in a school or relevant setting
• Have or be willing to gain swimming and lifeguard qualifications
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and differentiation skills
• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Be committed to inclusive practice and continuous professional development

What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school community
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A well-resourced specialist setting with excellent facilities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

If you are committed to supporting children with, SEND and want to be part of a passionate team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply by: Further details and application forms are available via the school website - Job Vacancies – Bluebell Park School, all applications along with a covering letter, no more than 2 sides of A4 should be returned to: bluebell.park@knowsley.gov.uk

Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026 at 9.30am

Interviews: Friday 12th June 2026

Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, online searches, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974