1:1 Teaching Assistant
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council SchoolsLitherland, England
Overview
This is a education role (full time) with Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools based in Litherland. The advertised salary is £27,274 to £27,709 per year. Applications close on 2 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
- Application-Form.404038520
- 1-1_TA_-_LMP_Recruitment_Pack
We ask that you do not send CVs. Please email your completed application to recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
About the Role
To work under the guidance of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to
implement agreed work programmes or enable access to learning with individuals/groups, in or out of
the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas
and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of
resources.
To lead and maintain positive and enjoyable break times/lunchtimes for pupils including organising and participating in physical games and activities.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Support for Pupils
To support pupils’ development and promote independence in a safe, secure, challenging environment employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
To support the learning of individuals and groups of pupils as identified in the weekly curriculum
planning and to act as a role model, setting high expectations
To focus on individual pupils to ensure their needs are being met within the group
To work with other staff to develop and implement the support plans for pupils
To encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others
To observe, record and support the development and progress of pupils to identify individual needs and difficulties and to feed back to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement
To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
To participate in pupils' play and extend and stimulate language through conversation
Closing date: 02/11/2026 at 12 Noon
Interview date: 04/11/2026
How this role compares
We hold 3,027 school vacancies nationally that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £26,427. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
There are 5,681 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 17 of them in England.
You have 12 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 20 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools has 12 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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