Teaching Assistant
36 Hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year
Band D
The governing body and leadership team are seeking committed professionals to join our valued teaching assistant team, supporting teaching staff with the development and educational provision of pupils. Candidates will be excellent practitioners, with proven records in helping to promote excellent learning and outcomes for children.
Job Overview
You'll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You'll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students learning needs are being met.
The successful applicant must have the following qualities:
A deep understanding of and passion for high-quality education.
A commitment to inclusion and SEND support that enables children to learn well and thrive as learners.
A commitment to professional learning and development (All TAs have at least 50 hours of CPD a year as part of their directed time).
Experience of supporting high-quality classroom teaching, including phonics and mastery-based mathematics.
Understanding of how to promote high-quality oracy and language.
Positive behaviour management
Ability to develop good relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
Understanding of how to apply positive behaviour management approaches.
Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
Willingness to show initiative and apply common sense.
Qualifications at TA2 level or above or a willingness to undertake this on appointment.
We will offer, in return:
Enquiring children, with a thirst for learning.
A committed and dedicated staff and governing body.
A commitment to your professional development. This includes full induction and access to extensive CPD and teaching opportunities.
A superb school environment for you to work in.
Many employee benefits including subsidised meals, access to health services, subsidised childcare in our Dragon Club, 15% off orders at BAKED and access to Blue Light Rewards
Inclusive Culture - in our warm, community-focused school, we champion our diverse strengths and work as one team to create a vibrant space where staff truly thrive and find joy in their roles
As a Teaching Assistant within St George's Primary School, you'll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
School Visit Invitation for Prospective Candidates
Candidates are invited to visit the school for an informal tour and discussion regarding the post at 4.00pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at St George¿s Lower Site.
If you would like to participate in this school tour, please confirm your attendance by e-mailing hr@stgeorges.wirral.sch.uk.
Details regarding locations and car parking can be found on the school websites location page: https://www.stgeorges.wirral.sch.uk/Locations-Access-and-Car-Parking/
All candidates must be aware of the safeguarding nature of this work.
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.
The successful candidates will receive a full induction for their role including safeguarding awareness and practice.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.
We will shortlist candidates on afternoon on Monday 29th June 2026 (we cannot offer feedback on unsuccessful applications)
Interviews will be held on Friday 3rd July 2026.
Application forms for the above post are available online via our ATS portal. Please visit our careers page to start your application. https://www.eteach.com/careers/stgeorgesprimaryschool/
Salary range
- £22,522 - £22,911 per year