Teaching Assistant level 3
- Employer: St John Fisher RC Primary
- Salary: £28,598 - £31,022 pro rata per annum
- Location: Tithebarn Road, Knowsley Village
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
- Hours: 27.5 hours per week. 46 weeks term time only.
- DBS Check: Enhanced
- Closing Date: 08/06/2026 at 12:00
- Reference: SVP 0762
TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 3
To commence 1st September 2026
Pay Band F / Scale Point 12-17
£28,598 - £31,022 per annum pro rata
(Actual Salary: - £19,325 - £20,963 per annum)
27.5 Hours per week / 5 days per week / 46 weeks per year
The Governors of St John Fisher Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join the school and work as part of a class team providing support to pupils in Key Stage 2.
The successful candidate will be:
Suitably qualified, experienced – holding a TA Level 3 qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Highly motivated, enthusiastic and show initiative
Committed, enthusiastic, patient and show great initiative
Able to work closely with the Class Teachers following plans and targets
Willing to make a caring and positive contribution to the school
Flexible, reliable and a consistent team player as well as being able to work independently
Have experience and understanding of SEND/Sensory needs
We can offer the successful candidate:
A supportive, enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced team of staff
Regular Continued Professional Development
A welcoming, happy and caring environment where unique skills are valued and developed
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, 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. By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance. 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. Two satisfactory references will be required and are integral to the interview process. Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.
Please only apply for this post if you have the essential qualifications and can evidence this with original certificates.
Closing Date: Monday, 8 June 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: Friday, 12 June 2026
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office on
0151 477 8590 to arrange a visit or if you would like further information about the post.
How to apply
Applications MUST be made on the Catholic Education Service (CES) application form which can be downloaded from the Catholic Education Service Website: www.cesew.org.uk. This vacancy may also be located via the school’s website: www.stjohnfisherprimary.co.uk under vacancies.
Completed application forms should be submitted electronically to the School Business Manager/Clerk to Governing Body lorraine.morris@knowsley.gov.uk.
PLEASE NOTE that due to safer recruitment Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are not accepted by school only CES applications received electronically will be considered.
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