SEND Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Maternity Cover

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Completed application forms should be emailed to helen.roberts@crosbyhigh.org by 12noon on Friday 13th November 2026.

Crosby High School, is a Local Authority 178 place SEN school for pupils aged 11-16, with moderate to complex learning difficulties. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant from 1st January 2027 to cover a maternity leave.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be committed to working with children with SEND
• Be committed to working within a team promoting exciting and creative learning
• Have high expectations for all learners and be a role model for students.
• Be dedicated to the welfare, safeguarding and achievements of every child.
• Be able to inspire, challenge and motivate all students and lead by example.
• Be creative, innovative and have a passion for improvement.
• Have a passion for developing children’s interests and learning.
• Have an understanding of dealing with challenging behaviour.

Crosby High School is an incredibly special place for everyone who passes through its doors whether they are a student, parent or member of staff. We recognise and value difference providing both base and high school models of learning and teaching. We deliver aspirational outcomes for all our young people.

We are known and respected for our high-quality teaching and pastoral support for individuals with moderate learning difficulties. We support pupils with a range of diagnoses including, but not limited to, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Speech and Language impairment and ADHD.

Crosby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community based on a strong ethos where everyone is valued.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and eager learners who participate fully in all aspects of school life.
• A dedicated and hard-working staff team who are committed to continuous school development to improve outcomes for children and their families / carers.
• An exciting opportunity to work with wonderful children with Special Education Needs.

Experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs is desirable. We are looking to appoint someone with strong communication skills who recognises that the role of the TA3 is strongly linked to removing barriers for learning for our pupils.

Position available:

1x Maternity Cover: Full time Level 3 Teaching Assistant. The position will be supporting learning in a Base Class (Primary model)

Salary: Grade E (36 hours per week) Term Time only +2 INSET days.

Informal visits to the school are available upon request. To arrange a visit, or for more information, please email Helen Roberts, School Business Manager, 0151 924 3671 helen.roberts@crosbyhigh.org

Closing Date – 13/11/26 at 12 noon

Shortlisting – 16/11/26

Interviews - 23/11/26

Enhanced Disclosure:

Crosby High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is registered as exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Crosby High School and Sefton MBC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.