Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (x2 posts)

Litherland High School, Part of The Heath Family (NW) MAT

Dates                                   Apply by 12 noon Friday 9th June 2025

Salary                                   £24,790 - £25,183 per annum

                                          [pro rata actual salary £17,915 - £18237 per annum]

Location                              Sefton, Merseyside

Contract Type                  Part time 32.5 hours per week, term time.  Hours can be discussed.

Contract Term                  Fixed term

 Are you passionate about helping students succeed?

Do you have a natural ability to support others and work well in a team? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for 2 enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team at Litherland High School. Whilst experience is preferred what matters most to us is your commitment to supporting students and your eagerness to make a difference in their learning journey. If you think you are the right fit please keep reading to find out how to apply.

The positions will be fixed term appointments, as it is subject to funding.

Normal working hours are usually 8:30 am until 3:30 pm term time, however if you feel are the right fit but need to discuss different working hours please still contact us as we can offer some flexibility within these times.

The work will involve supporting pupils in lessons, delivering literacy and/or numeracy units to small groups of pupils outside normal lesson times, and intervention and support in relation to students with special educational needs.

You will need to work well in a team, and be an enthusiastic and committed individual who has the highest expectations to ensure our students achieve great outcomes. You will be part of a successful and dynamic team. You must have an interest in working with students with special educational needs, and be willing to work with students either on a one to one basis or in a small group setting. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who wish to develop in a supportive, well-resourced and exciting environment. We are an inclusive school, with opportunities for you to develop in your career.

Our recent Ofsted inspection (February 2024) evaluated our provision as ‘Good’ in all areas, and highlighted many strengths in our school including the behaviour and attitudes of our students. We are oversubscribed and also benefit from a Primary School, that is part of our Multi Academy Trust, which has located on our site from June 2022. This is a very exciting time to join our school as we continue our journey to become an outstanding school.

Litherland High School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the wellbeing of young people. An appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and will be subject to references.

All documentation can be downloaded for this post (see below). Please submit an application form, covering

letter, and equal opportunities form directly to Mrs D O’Connell PA to

Principal, Litherland High School, Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool L21 0DB

or email doconnell@mylhs.org

Closing date: by 12 noon on Friday 9th June 2025.