Teaching Assistant - Band F

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Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the online application form.

Merefield School

Westminster Drive, Southport, Merseyside. PR8 2QZ

Tel: 01704 577163

Email: g.parker@merefieldschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Miss Jo Sharpe

Position: Teaching Assistant L2

Term: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: Band F (SCP 12-19)

£22,408 - £25,116 per annum (Actual Salary Range)

£15.23 - £17.07 per hour

Working hours: 32.50 hours per week, between the hours of 8.50am and 4.30pm

Term Time Plus 5 INSET days

Merefield School is an all age, 3-19 special school in Ainsdale. We cater for up to 116 students with severe and complex learning needs. We have carefully and meticulously created a curriculum that stimulates and challenges each of our students based on their individual needs and starting points. Our personalised approach and tailored assessment systems ensure that all students make outstanding progress during their time at Merefield School.

The Governors seek to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and highly experienced Teaching Assistant to become part of our successful and hard-working team.

Teaching assistants are employed to work across the whole school and provide support for pupils with a range of learning needs and disabilities. Merefield School has high expectations for all pupils and all staff are required to support every child to be the very best they can be. Applicants should be appropriately qualified and have relevant skills and experience in working with children with severe and complex learning disabilities.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Completed application forms can be returned to the school via post or emailed to Gemma Parker, School Business Manager; g.parker@merefieldschool.co.uk or posted directly to school and marked for the attention of Miss Jo Sharpe.

Visits to the school are welcome, by appointment only. Please contact Gemma Parker to arrange.

Closing date: 14th November 2025 at 9am

Shortlisting: 14th November 2025

Interviews: 19th November 2025