Teaching Assistant Level 2
Ref: SCH-WKRS-0082 9 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Fixed Term (01/12/2026) Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 44.600 Pay Grade: £20,417.88 - £23,415.00 (pt 12 - pt 16)The Role
West Kirby School & College is seeking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Salary Band: £20,417.88 - £23,415.00 (pt 12 - pt 16)
Fixed Term Contract: 44.6 weeks (Term Time only) working 35 hours per week
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 11th July at 9:00am
Benefits: Access to our private pension scheme, access to healthcare scheme (Benenden), access to CPD enhancement, onsite gym and sauna facilities, half-termly wellbeing afternoons, free school lunch
Role Overview:
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our school.
To excel in this role, you will have proven experience of working in a classroom environment and 1:1, preferably with pupils who have special educational needs including ASD, learning difficulties and/or behavioural difficulties.
You will possess patience, energy and enthusiasm and be prepared to engage young people with significant complex needs in sports, the creative arts, outdoor pursuits and life skills activities.
TAs work across the school with all our students however, there is the possibility this role may consist of 1:1 work
Application Process:
An application form can be complete online via the school website and further information can be downloaded from: https://www.wkrs.co.uk/vacancies or contact recruitment@wkrs.co.uk. The School does not accept CVs.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment checks. West Kirby School & College is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE | Maths and English, Grade C or above |
Essential
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| ELSA Trained |
Desirable
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| NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification and/or experience. |
Desirable
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Skills
| Relevant Skills | |
|---|---|
| Desire to enhance and develop skills / knowledge through CPD |
Essential
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| Efficient and meticulous in organisation |
Essential
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| Ability to show initiative and to prioritise one’s own work and meet required deadlines |
Essential
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| Able to appropriately deal with confidential information / situations |
Essential
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| Commitment to the highest standards of child protection. |
Essential
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| Commitment to the School’s ethos, aims and its whole community. |
Essential
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| Relevant Experience | |
| Experience of working with children and young people |
Essential
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| Experience of working in a school or similar establishment |
Desirable
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Safeguarding Information
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. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment & online checks. West Kirby Residential School Charity is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees.
West Kirby School and College
Meols Drive
West Kirby
Wirral
Merseyside
CH48 5DH
Alice Pyatt
recruitment@wkrs.co.uk