Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 6SH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 27d317f7-5e20-46f4-b4c8-73d6e8c0a4dc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are a school on a mission and our mission is clear – to provide the best school experience for every child in our school community so that their life chances are transformed. To support us on this mission, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring Teaching Assistant.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will have a passion for inspiring, supporting students to achieve excellence. Working as part of our team, you will have high standards and expectations and bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude to support a positive culture across the school; supporting and challenging our students in equal measure so they are equipped to achieve their full learning potential.
PURPOSE
To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children in either the SEND Base or mainstream lessons under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques. To provide specific intervention and support according to the individual needs of the pupil(s) both within and outside of the classroom.We are a school on a mission and our mission is clear – to provide the best school experience for every child in our school community so that their life chances are transformed. To support us on this mission, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring Teaching Assistant. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have a passion for inspiring, supporting students to achieve excellence. Working as part of our team, you will have high standards and expectations and bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude to support a positive culture across the school; supporting and challenging our students in equal measure so they are equipped to achieve their full learning potential. A desirable element to the role is experience or skills in supporting students for whom English is an additional language
PURPOSE
To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children in either the SEND Base or mainstream lessons under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques. To provide specific intervention and support according to the individual needs of the pupil(s) both within and outside of the classroom. In particular there will be part of the role specializing in supporting with initial testing, and support for children for whom English is an additional language.
What the school offers its staff
Alsop High School is the largest secondary school in the vibrant city of Liverpool, with 1500 students across Key Stage 3-5. We have been at the heart of the Walton community for over 100 years.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Alsop High School. I am delighted that you are considering joining our community. As the Executive Principal of this warm and wonderful school, which is part of Omega Multi Academy Trust, I feel both proud and privileged to lead our mission of ‘Achieving Excellence Together.’ At Alsop High School, excellence means seeking 1% improvements every day in all that we do, for both staff and students. We are looking for talented, committed and passionate colleagues to join us on this journey to excellence. New colleagues often highlight the support from others and the team ethos is a real strength of our school. Built upon our three core values of Ambition, Respect, and Community and aligned with the Omega Multi-Academy Trust mission, we strive to provide the best possible school experience for every child and to be the best employer we can be. We consider the workload and wellbeing of our staff to be our greatest resource, which means that the we place a high value on managing the amount of work given to staff and ensuring that their overall wellbeing is considered. I will always expect our staff to treat the children in our care as they would their own. One of my favourite quotes is, “children’s learning is not a rehearsal; they never get a second chance.” We want ambitious staff who are passionate about maintaining the highest standards every day to ensure that every moment of students learning is as effective and enriching as possible. We aim to cultivate a warm, family-like work environment and seek to recruit and retain dynamic and inspirational staff who share our vision and commitment. As part of the Omega Multi-Academy Trust, colleagues benefit from strong collaboration, network opportunities and a broad and varied professional development programme at every level. We plan to "train staff so well that they can leave but treat them so well they don't want to.“ We can offer flexible working arrangements and a wide range of CPD opportunities for staff. While we love working in education, we recognise its challenges, which is why your wellbeing is always a priority for us, from emotional support to regular workload management. As part of a trust, we offer all staff exclusive access to our wellbeing and benefits app “Omega MAT Plus+.” This app provides a gateway to a wide range of exciting benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support, access to GP video appointments and discounts and savings at many high street stores and big brands. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential, drawing from a range of talents, backgrounds and experiences and striving to represent the community we serve. Ultimately, it is the children and young people who will benefit the most, so this is the perfect opportunity to work in an innovative and creative school. We strongly encourage all potential applicants to visit us or get in touch for an informal conversation prior to the interview. We are happy to welcome visitors for an informal tour at any time. I look forward to meeting you.
Yours faithfully, Mr J Kerfoot Executive Principal
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are a school on a mission and our mission is clear – to provide the best school experience for every child in our school community so that their life chances are transformed. To support us on this mission, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring Teaching Assistant.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will have a passion for inspiring, supporting students to achieve excellence. Working as part of our team, you will have high standards and expectations and bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude to support a positive culture across the school; supporting and challenging our students in equal measure so they are equipped to achieve their full learning potential.
PURPOSE
To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children in either the SEND Base or mainstream lessons under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques. To provide specific intervention and support according to the individual needs of the pupil(s) both within and outside of the classroom.We are a school on a mission and our mission is clear – to provide the best school experience for every child in our school community so that their life chances are transformed. To support us on this mission, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspiring Teaching Assistant. As a Teaching Assistant, you will have a passion for inspiring, supporting students to achieve excellence. Working as part of our team, you will have high standards and expectations and bring a positive ‘can do’ attitude to support a positive culture across the school; supporting and challenging our students in equal measure so they are equipped to achieve their full learning potential. A desirable element to the role is experience or skills in supporting students for whom English is an additional language
PURPOSE
To work with and supervise individuals and groups of children in either the SEND Base or mainstream lessons under the direction/instruction of teaching and/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques. To provide specific intervention and support according to the individual needs of the pupil(s) both within and outside of the classroom. In particular there will be part of the role specializing in supporting with initial testing, and support for children for whom English is an additional language.
What the school offers its staff
Alsop High School is the largest secondary school in the vibrant city of Liverpool, with 1500 students across Key Stage 3-5. We have been at the heart of the Walton community for over 100 years.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Alsop High School. I am delighted that you are considering joining our community. As the Executive Principal of this warm and wonderful school, which is part of Omega Multi Academy Trust, I feel both proud and privileged to lead our mission of ‘Achieving Excellence Together.’ At Alsop High School, excellence means seeking 1% improvements every day in all that we do, for both staff and students. We are looking for talented, committed and passionate colleagues to join us on this journey to excellence. New colleagues often highlight the support from others and the team ethos is a real strength of our school. Built upon our three core values of Ambition, Respect, and Community and aligned with the Omega Multi-Academy Trust mission, we strive to provide the best possible school experience for every child and to be the best employer we can be. We consider the workload and wellbeing of our staff to be our greatest resource, which means that the we place a high value on managing the amount of work given to staff and ensuring that their overall wellbeing is considered. I will always expect our staff to treat the children in our care as they would their own. One of my favourite quotes is, “children’s learning is not a rehearsal; they never get a second chance.” We want ambitious staff who are passionate about maintaining the highest standards every day to ensure that every moment of students learning is as effective and enriching as possible. We aim to cultivate a warm, family-like work environment and seek to recruit and retain dynamic and inspirational staff who share our vision and commitment. As part of the Omega Multi-Academy Trust, colleagues benefit from strong collaboration, network opportunities and a broad and varied professional development programme at every level. We plan to "train staff so well that they can leave but treat them so well they don't want to.“ We can offer flexible working arrangements and a wide range of CPD opportunities for staff. While we love working in education, we recognise its challenges, which is why your wellbeing is always a priority for us, from emotional support to regular workload management. As part of a trust, we offer all staff exclusive access to our wellbeing and benefits app “Omega MAT Plus+.” This app provides a gateway to a wide range of exciting benefits, including an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 health and wellbeing support, access to GP video appointments and discounts and savings at many high street stores and big brands. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential, drawing from a range of talents, backgrounds and experiences and striving to represent the community we serve. Ultimately, it is the children and young people who will benefit the most, so this is the perfect opportunity to work in an innovative and creative school. We strongly encourage all potential applicants to visit us or get in touch for an informal conversation prior to the interview. We are happy to welcome visitors for an informal tour at any time. I look forward to meeting you.
Yours faithfully, Mr J Kerfoot Executive Principal
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.