Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 3 SCP 5-9
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)
Location: St Michael’s Church of England Academy, St Michael’s Road, Crosby, L23 7UL

St Michael's Church of England Academy, part of All Saints Multi Academy Trust, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated Special Educational Needs Team.

At St Michael's, our Christian Vision and Values are central to our work. We are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious learning environment where every student is known, valued and supported to flourish. We strive to ensure that all members of our community are equipped to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference to the educational experience of students with additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and SEND professionals to support students within mainstream lessons and through targeted intervention programmes.

We are seeking a candidate who has:

• Experience of using ICT effectively, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent).

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external professionals.

• An understanding of the diverse needs of young people and a commitment to supporting their learning and wellbeing.

• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team whilst also using initiative when required.

• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

• A commitment to upholding and modelling the Trust's core values and behaviours.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive Christian community.

• Dedicated and experienced colleagues who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for young people.

• A culture that values professional development and continuous improvement.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and career within All Saints Multi Academy Trust.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of our students.

As a member of our staff, you will receive the full support of both the leadership team and your colleagues. You will be joining a school where teamwork, professional development and the wellbeing of our community are highly valued.

If you share our values, are passionate about supporting young people and believe you can contribute to our vision, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Safeguarding

St Michael's Church of England Academy and All Saints Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake all appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online searches and satisfactory references, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

All posts within the Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will therefore be required to disclose any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current DBS filtering rules.

Closing Date: 04/09/2026 9.00am
Interview Date: 08/09/2026