KS1 Teaching Assistant Level 2

Pay Band D / SCP 5-6

£25,583 - £25,989 pro-rata

[actual salary: £17,288 - £17,562 per annum]

27.5 hours per week / 46 weeks per year (term time only)

Permanent. To commence on 1^st September 2026 (or to be agreed)

The Governors are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Level 2 KS1 Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young learners in their early educational journey.

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate effectively as part of a dedicated and highly motivated team.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1) curriculum frameworks
• Have experience in supporting pupils to manage their emotions and develop resilience
• Lead and deliver a range of targeted interventions designed to enhance pupil progress, including literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
• Promote best practice with professionalism and positivity, serving as a role model within the team.
• Possess excellent literacy and numeracy skills to effectively support pupils in achieving their full potential.
• Show strong organisational skills, managing resources and time efficiently to support both classroom activities and intervention sessions.

The successful candidate must be highly committed, flexible, enthusiastic, patient and show great initiative. In addition, be willing and able to make a caring and positive contribution to the class and school. They will be joining a friendly and highly committed team within a happy and successful school.

St Brigid’s is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references.

Applications must be made on the CES support staff application form which can be found at www.cesew.org.uk

Completed application forms should be returned for the attention of Mrs K Steel, School Administrator, at stbrigid@knowsley.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12^th March 2026 12.00pm

Interviews will take place during the week beginning 16^th March 2026 (date and time tbc)