Teaching Assistant (TA2)
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Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Temporary until 31st August 2026)
Grade: D SCP 5-6
Hours: 25 hours per week, term time plus INSET days
Introducing ourselves:
St. Philip’s CE Primary School, Hampton Road, Southport PR8 6SS
Job Requirements:
To start: As soon as possible
We have a vacancy for a Teaching Assistant. The position is for 25 hours per week over 5 days (Monday-Friday). There may also be the opportunity of additional hours as a lunchtime Welfare Assistant (paid at Grade B SCP 2) for the successful candidate. Please indicate if you are interested in this when completing your application. The position is temporary in the first instance but there may be the possibility of extension to the contract, depending on funding.
The Governors of St. Philip’s CE Primary School would like to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Teaching Assistant with the following skills and qualities:
- Committed to raising standards
- Able to demonstrate excellent literacy and numeracy skills
- Has excellent interpersonal skills
- Be a highly adaptable and focused team player
- Experienced in creating a well organised and engaging learning environment
- Committed to working in partnership with colleagues, other professionals and families
- Committed to the Christian ethos of the school
St. Philip’s is a one form entry friendly Church school. Our children are well behaved and our staff are happy and hardworking.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- A supportive team of colleagues
- An attractive, engaging and safe environment
- Well behaved and happy children
- Caring and supportive parents and families.
The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.
Due to the nature of the 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 and Barring Service. The Prohibition of Teachers List will also be checked. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements, online searches will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. Please see a copy of our Whole School Child Protection policy and Staff Code of Conduct included alongside the application form, Job Description and Person Specification.
Application form, job description and person specification are available on the links below. Applications should be returned by email to Patricia Gilmore at finance@sps.sefton.school
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 12:00noon
Interview Date: Monday 2nd March 2026