Teaching Assistant Level 2 - UKS2 SEND

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Band D

Part Time

32.50 Working Hours – 39 Weeks per Year

(Working hours: 8:45am to 3:45pm (6.5 hours per day) with a half hour unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday inclusive)

Fixed Term from 03 November 2025 to 31 August 2026

Heygarth Primary School

Teaching Assistant Level 2 - UKS2 SEND

The Governing Body and Headteacher of this successful school are looking to appoint a well-qualified, highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Teaching Assistant who will have a significant impact on learning and is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for pupils with SEND needs. This post is for general SEND support across upper key stage 2.

The persons appointed will be required to be flexible around the needs of the school and pupils.

You will:

Be able to support teaching and learning across KS2 in more than one subject

Be a committed Teaching Assistant and work in line with the school behaviour policy

Be able to modify challenging behaviour in a firm but supportive manner

Be child centred

Be flexible with a good sense of humour

We have high expectations and set high standards for both pupils and colleagues. If you believe that you fit this description we would like to hear from you.

For further details please contact the school on 0151 327 1570.

Based on the quantity of applications received, we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Completed application forms and a supporting letter (no longer than 2 x A4 sides) should be addressed to Mrs H Beamish, Headteacher, detailing your knowledge, skills and experience, and should be submitted via email to the School Business Manager at businessmanager@heygarth.wirral.sch.uk.

Closing Date: 12 Noon - Friday 24th October 2025

Interview Date: Monday 10th November 2025

Heygarth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.

The school is an Equal Opportunities Employer and positively welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of their sex, gender identity, creed, marital status, race, age, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.