Job Description
Would you relish the opportunity to support teaching in a highly inclusive and innovative establishment? We believe Willow Bank School is a centre of best practice for personal development, pastoral care and teaching and learning. We require a dynamic, committed, and hardworking Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join us in our new multi-million-pound school building who is passionate about pupil engagement and progression. Willow Bank School is an SEMH provision for pupils aged 8 – 16.
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant, ideally experienced in working with pupils with SEMH needs, to support our pupils across Key Stages 3, and 4.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure that pupils' special educational needs are being addressed in line with the pupil's individual ECHP whilst having due regard for the school's philosophy and policies.
This exciting post requires a conscientious and energetic team player. You can be part of a team which believes that every day is an opportunity to succeed and develop students to achieve to the best of their ability. If you are a passionate and outstanding teacher, are flexible, imaginative and enthusiastic, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to shape the lives of young people in St Helens.
In April 2022, Ofsted judged Willow Bank School as "Good".
To Apply
To apply for this role, please go to the job vacancies section of St Helens Council website ) and apply online using the St Helens Council application form. We encourage applicants to include a covering letter which outlines how you meet the requirements detailed in the person specification.
Closing date: Monday 22 September 2025 8:30am
Proposed interview date: Thursday 25 September 2025
Willow Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
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