ADVANCED LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT (School Care Centre)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Liverpool, L32 9PP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an advanced level teaching assistant to join a successful and established Inclusion Faculty. The postholder will work with a small group of students in the schools’ care centre provision. Our care centre is a provision for students at risk of permanent exclusion. Experience with secondary pupils preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

A teaching assistant level 3 qualification is desirable and a level 2 in English and maths or equivalent is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• be passionate about supporting education

• bring energy and enthusiasm to the role

• be flexible and adaptable when working with students who are disengaged with learning

• have the ability to work well in a team and independently

• have a working knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures

• have the ability to relate to young people

• be able to inspire, influence, challenge and motivate, leading by example

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent CPD opportunities

• An opportunity to join a well-established, committed and successful team in an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support

• An opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff

• Free on-site parking

• Occupational Health and Pension

• Excellent facilities

Commitment to safeguarding

Kirkby High School acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice standards and Ofsted requirements.

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