Teaching Assistant Level 3

ST MARK’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Fir Avenue, Halewood, Merseyside. L26 0XR

Headteacher: Miss S Bradshaw Telephone: 0151 288 8910

Website: www.stmarkshalewood.org.uk

E-mail: stmarks@knowsley.gov.uk

The Governing Body of St Mark’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 (Permanent)

Grade F / Point 12 - 17

£28,598-£31,022 per annum pro rata

(Actual Salary: - £22,839-£24,775 per annum)

32.5 hours per week/46 weeks per year (Term Time only)

The Governors of St. Mark’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced
Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work as part of a team providing support to pupils within our lovely school. The successful candidate will work as part of the class team taking on greater responsibility, including stepping up to oversee the environment and lead the classroom in the absence of the teacher.

We are looking for someone who: -

• Has experience of working in Early Years
• Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Is an excellent team player
• Has excellent organisational and inter-personal skills
• Has experience of working with children with SEND
• Is committed to raising standards, ensuring children achieve their full potential
• Has the ability to use their own initiative

In return we can offer you: -

• A warm and welcoming environment
• A dynamic and friendly staff who are passionate about making a difference for our pupils
• A supportive Governing Body
• Parents who are keen for their children to thrive

How to Apply:

St Mark’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

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’

An application pack can be found on our school website www.stmarkshalewood.org.uk

Completed applications should be returned by e-mail to stmarks@knowsley.gov.uk and marked FAO: Gill Holt, Business Manager.

Closing date and shortlisting: Monday 20th October 2025 at 12pm

Interviews:- Thursday 23rd October 2025

To commence ASAP