Teaching Assistant Level 2
Application forms are available from Sefton Council website or from the school website.
Completed applications to be addressed to the Chair of Governors Mrs Carole McBride and returned by Monday 23rd June 2025 at 12 noon.
Applications shold be emailed to: recruitment.gcp@schools.sefton.gov.uk.
Interviews will be w/c 23rd June 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or telephone.
GREAT CROSBY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Northern Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 2RQ
Tel: O151 924 8661
email:admin.greatcrosby@schools.sefton.gov.uk
“… that they may have life and have it to the full.”
John 10:10
Teaching Assistant Level 2 / Welfare Assistant
Required for September 2025
Number on Roll 748 including Nursery
The Governors are looking to appoint a committed Teaching Assistant Level 2.
The contract is fixed term until 31st August 2026 due to funding.
The TA2 contract is for 32.5 hours per week and will be 8.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday. The Welfare contract is for 2.5 hours per week and is for 30 minutes per day, plus a 30 minute lunch break.
The candidate will:
- Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
- Be aware of and respond appropriately to individual pupil needs ensuring effective interaction
- Provide specific support to pupils, dependent upon their individual needs ensuring their safety whilst supporting access to learning activities
- Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
- Promote self-esteem and independence
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher
- Be familiar with the school assessment policy and Early Years pedagogy
- Assist with the display of children’s work
- In liaison with the teacher, utilise strategies to support pupils in achieving learning goals
- Establish positive relationships with parents/carers
- Prepare and maintain resources required for the learning environment
We are looking for someone who:
- Will support, contribute and uphold our strong Catholic ethos
- Is enthusiastic and committed to making a difference
- Has a proven record of working with children in Key Stage 1
- Is organised, efficient and able to work in a busy environment
- Has a high expectation of care for all children and an understanding of school safeguarding requirements
- Has excellent communication skills at all levels, is a team player, has a desire to raise standards and a sense of humour
We can offer you:
- highly committed, talented enthusiastic and professional staff
- children who are eager to learn
- a commitment to continuous professional development
- a committed and supportive Governing Body
- a happy, growing Catholic family
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).
“The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment."
Salary range
- £24,790 - £25,183 per year