Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Term Time Only - Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate, self-motivated and adaptable Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a successful and friendly school to ensure that all children receive the best possible learning.

As a Teaching Assistant you will supervise and support the learning of individual children or groups of children aged 4 – 11 under the direction and supervision of teachers and other senior staff developing a knowledge of the pupils and of their SEND needs.

The post holder is expected to work 37 hours per week with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. The hours of work are 8.15am – 4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 08:15 – 3:45 on Fridays on a full time basis, term time only. 

The role is subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website for more information about our thriving school, which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community Home - Merchant Taylors' School

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

·         The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard

·         Being aware of the indicators of abuse and neglect

·         Ensuring vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood

·         Reporting safeguarding concerns in line with the School’s Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy

·         Attending Safeguarding training and updates as requested by the School

The duties of this role meet the definition of regulated activity relevant to children and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list is appropriate.

School Safeguarding Statement 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

For further details and to apply, please visit Support Staff Vacancies - Merchant Taylors' School

Candidates should submit an application form via email to recruitment@merchanttaylors.com  or alternatively post to Human Resources Department, Merchant Taylors’ School, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0QP.

Closing date: 16th March 2026 at midday however, we reserve the right to appoint at any stage and/or close the vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.