Teaching Assistant Level 1
Wirral SchoolBirkenhead, North West
Overview
This is a education role (part time) with Wirral School based in Birkenhead. The advertised salary is £19,733 to £19,733 per year. Applications close on 4 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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Band C
Part Time Permanent
32 working hours on a 39 weeks per year contract
Required 14 September 2026
Stanley School is dedicated to providing exceptional education to pupils aged between 5-11 with complex needs. With a strong ethos of inclusion and understanding, we cater for a unique group of 185 pupils, each with their own journey. We believe in nurturing every child to reach their full potential.
Passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant Level 1 who is committed to supporting our pupils' individual needs. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children with a range of needs including complex autism, sensory processing disorders, and severe learning difficulties.
A strong desire to support and enhance children's learning experiences.
Experience or desire to work with children with a range of SEN, particularly severe learning difficulties, autism and sensory processing disorders.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage pupils in a stimulating manner.
High levels of commitment and the resilience needed to work in a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment.
Providing support to pupils, both within the classroom setting and in smaller group or one-to-one sessions.
Collaborating with classroom teachers and teaching assistants to implement effective learning strategies.
Supporting pupils with personal care and promoting independence in all aspects of the school day.
Contributing to a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for all pupils.
A warm, welcoming community with a supportive SLT and governing body.
A commitment to professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
Access to resources and training to support your role and enhance your skills.
An inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and everyone is valued.
To apply, please send your completed application form and documents to
hollybarker@stanley.wirral.sch.uk
Closing date: 4/9/2026 at 12pm
How this role compares
We hold 135 school vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £25,163. This role pays less than about 86% of them.
There are 1,678 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 281 of them in North West.
You have 5 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 18 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Wirral School has 21 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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