
Teaching Assistant Level 3
Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Reception Class
32.5 hrs per week / 46 weeks per year (Term Time) – For EYFS from 3rd November 2025
Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Pay Band F / SCP 12-17 £27,711 - £30,060 pro rata, per annum
(Actual Salary: £22,130.32 per annum)
Working hours 8:30am – 3:30pm
St. Mary and St. Paul’s School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic worker to join our EYFS team.
We are looking for a teaching assistant with level 3 qualifications who is enthusiastic, passionate about children, will be happy to contribute to the broader life of the school and is an excellent practitioner who will help to support and develop our school’s Christian ethos.
We can offer a friendly and supportive school that Ofsted has judged to be good, highlighting that “Pupils are happy and safe at this welcoming school. They are proud to celebrate each other’s achievements. Pupils said that staff care deeply for them. Pupils enjoy learning.” Our SIAMs Inspection said that “the school’s Christian character permeates all aspects of school life”.
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2022
Application forms and further details can be obtained from Gemma Baxendale (School Business Manager) on 0151 426 6869 or via email: maryandpaul@knowsley.gov.uk. Applications must be returned by email to the same address.
Closing Date: Friday 12th September
Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to school for interview.
The interviews and observations will be held on Wednesday 1st October 2025.
Visits would be warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office/ email address for an appointment to visit the school. These will be on Tuesday 9th September.
Salary range
- £27,111 - £30,060 per year