We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.
* Salary: £24,790 -£25,183 pro rata per annum Plus SEN allowance of £1,491 pro rata per annum
* Location: Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
* Hours: 32.5 hours per week. 46 weeks term time only.
* Closing Date: 04/09/2025 at 09:00
* Reference: SVP 0549
Teaching Assistant Level 2 permanent position
PAY BAND D / SCP 5 - 6 plus SEN Allowance
FTE Salary £24,790 - £25,183 per annum (pay award pending) plus SEN Allowance of £1,491 per annum
Actual salary £19,798 - £20,111 (pay award pending) plus SEN Allowance of £1,191 per annum
To commence in the Autumn term
TA Level 2 working 32.5 hours per week in our Designated Special Provision
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and skilful Teaching Assistant for Northwood Community Primary School.
Northwood Community Primary School is a great place to work. The role will include working with children to support them in the following ways:
* To develop the child’s language and communication skills
* To develop the child’s early learning skills
* To develop the child’s fine and gross motor skills to continue to improve their self-care skills, enabling them to function independently
* To assist the child when eating lunch in our hall during lunchtime.
Northwood Community Primary School is a flagship learning environment where 500 pupils are able to thrive and achieve their full potential within our Mainstream and Designated Special Provision.
If you are an inspirational teaching assistant, committed to raising standards and building rapport with pupils, staff & parents/carers, we would love to hear from you.
You must:
* Be caring, patient and prepared for physical activities and willing to train as a first aider
* NQT Level 2 or above for Teaching Assistants or experience.
* Be committed to high expectations of pupils in terms of learning and behaviour
* Be able to use ICT to support learning
Northwood Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to Equality for All.Copies of our Child Protection policy and our Employment of Ex-offenders policy are available on our website. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Applicants are reminded that it is offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity with children if you have been barred from doing so. Short-listed candidates will be subject to an on-line search of their name for information relevant to the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Transgender applicants should be aware that the DBS Service now offers a sensitive applications route should you wish to have your previous gender identity kept confidential. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Shortlisting: Friday, 5 September 2025
How to apply
The application form and all information about the post is held on the school website www.ncps.co.uk
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