Classroom Support Assistant
- Employer: Knowsley Schools
- Salary: £24,413 pro rata per annum plus SEN allowance of £1,539 pro rata , per annum
- Location: Whiston Willis Primary Academy
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
- Hours: 30 hours per week. 46 weeks term time only.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 20/03/2026 at 09:00
- Reference: EXTERNAL - WADE DEACON TRUST
NJC Grade 1, Scale Point 2, £24,413 FTE + SEN Allowance (£1,539 FTE)
Actual salary £16,589.22 + £1,045.78 per annum
Part time - 30 hours per week / Term time only
Permanent contract / to commence as soon as possible
We seek to appoint a committed and driven Class Support Assistant to join our popular school. The successful candidates will be key members of our team as we continue on our journey of improvement; directly supporting pupils with special educational needs to thrive both academically and socially and emotionally.
Whiston Willis Primary Academy has a clear vision that all pupils will achieve their best academically and develop strong moral and social intelligence as good citizens.
Pupils are at the heart of all our work and all staff have a key role in ensuring the needs of all pupils and their families are met. We can offer you fantastic, eager, well-behaved children and supportive parents.
Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children. Our nurturing school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust.
As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we offer you opportunities to further develop personally through our commitment to staff development. This commitment to professional development is of paramount importance as we believe that the development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils and all staff members actively engage in this offer.
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory medical clearance and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.
Visiting:
We welcome informal, visits from applicants before they apply. If you do wish to do so, please email J.Jones@whistonwillis.co.uk to confirm your attendance at the times available below.
Application Deadline
Applications should arrive in school by 9am on Friday, 20 March 2026
How to apply
If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply by completing the online application form. Your personal statement (maximum 1000 words) should address the following points:
- why you are interested in this post and how you have prepared yourself so far
- what contributions you feel you can make to students’ development within our school
- any particular areas of strength and expertise you feel you may have
The online application can be found on the Trust website;
https://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/vacancies/
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