TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

Pay Band D / SCP 5-6

Salary: £26,427-£26,847 pro rata, per annum

Actual Salary: £18,507 - £18,802 per annum

46 weeks per year – 28.5 hours per week

To commence:  As soon as possible until 31^st March 2027

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher following plans and targets and the ability to work flexibly.  Be committed to working with the successful team ethos of St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School.  Have an understanding of/experience of working with primary children.  Is able to work well as a team and make a positive contribution to school life.  Have an understanding of the National Curriculum and have competent skills in both English and Maths.  Must have completed the NVQ/NCFE Level 2 Teaching Assistants Course.

St Laurence’s 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. 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 expected to sign the CES contract. A CES job application form can be downloaded from CES website www.cesew.org.uk

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance 2026.

Application Forms and further information about the post can be obtained from Mrs O’Connell , School Business Manager on Telephone: 0151 546 4733 or via E-mail: lynn.oconnell@knowsley.gov.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to the above address or forwarded to the following email account: lynn.oconnell@knowsley.gov.uk

Closing date:  Wednesday 14^th October 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 16^th October

Interviews:  w/c Monday 19^th October