Teaching Assistant

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THORNTON HOUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL
TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIRED

The Governors of Thornton Hough Primary School are looking to appoint an outstanding, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in working with Primary-aged children
• Calm and consistent in approach, putting the needs of the child first
• Passionate about the learning and development of children
• Experienced in supporting individual children with additional needs
• Understanding of and knowledgeable about provision for children with cognitive and behavioural need.

We aim to ensure that Thornton Hough is a happy place to work where staff feel supported, valued and part of the team.

We offer:

• a hard-working, enthusiastic and dedicated team
• a welcoming, happy, vibrant and inclusive learning environment
• highly-motivated and well-behaved pupils
• supportive parents and community

The post is for 19.50 hours per week. This will be fixed term until 7th May 2027. Specific days of the week and times to be discussed at interview and may be negotiated for the right candidate.

Application forms for the above post are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk. Please return completed application forms with a supporting letter, outlining how you feel you meet the criteria of the job specification, to the Headteacher, Mr W Lowe, at the school address.

Alternatively you may email your application in to schooloffice@thorntonhough.wirral.sch.uk FAO Mr W Lowe

Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026 at 12 noon. Interview process during week beginning 20th April 2026.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all people regardless of their sex, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation.

The salary details, job specification and application form is available on the Wirral website. CVs will not be accepted.

For further information please contact the school office.

An interview will be held on week commencing 20th April 2026 which will include a short observation of a group.