KIRKBY HIGH SCHOOL, External (On-Site)
Permanent, Term time
Enhanced DBS check required
£24,027 to £25,183 per annum pro rata
27.5 hours
Kirkby High School
Bracknell Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, Merseyside, L32 9PP
TEACHING ASSISTANT
27.5 hours per week (9.00-3.00pm), term time only
(Required as soon as possible, temporary subject to funding)
Grade C/Grade D (depending on experience)
Grade C SCP 3-4 £24,027 - £24,404 plus SEN Allowance £1,491 pro rata
(Actual salary: £15,247 - £15,487 plus SEN allowance £946)
Grade D SCP 5-6, £24,790 - £25,183 plus SEN Allowance £1,491 pro rata
(Actual salary: £15,732 - £15,981 plus SEN allowance £946)
We are seeking teaching assistants to join a successful and established Inclusion Faculty. The postholder will work with individuals and small groups who have specific educational needs. Experience with secondary pupils preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
Level 2 qualification in English and Maths or equivalent is essential.
The successful candidate will:
• Be passionate about supporting education
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• Be flexible and adaptable in a busy educational environment
• Have the ability to work well in a team and independently
• Have a working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Have the ability to relate to young people
• Be able to inspire, influence, challenge and motivate, leading by example
We offer:
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support
• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Health and Pension
• Excellent facilities
We are delighted to share that following our last Ofsted inspection (July 2022) the school has been awarded an overall judgement of 'Good'.
Kirkby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adheres to the Equality Act 2010. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS disclosure. 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.
Further details and an application form can be downloaded from our website www.kirkbyhighschool.net/about-us/vacancies or
contact Jo Barrett, PA to Headteacher on 0151 477 8710 or
email j.barrett@kirkbyhighschool.net
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 26th March 2025