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 £19,658 to £19,658 per year. Applications close on 11 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
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Fixed Term to 31/07/2027
30.86 Hours Per Week 39 Weeks Per Year
Band C
Meadowside School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 1).
This is a school for approximately 145 pupils with severe and complex needs, ranging from 11-19 years of age. Meadowside School has two sites, with our main school in Woodchurch and our Post-16 Learning Centre in Leasowe. Applicants should be able to work at either of our school sites.
We require an energetic Teaching Assistant, preferably with relevant experience of working with pupils with special needs, to join our friendly team. Applicants should have a secure knowledge of child development and be highly committed to supporting teaching and learning, both on and off site.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. These posts require an enhanced DBS check. Full induction will be given with opportunities for further training.
Applicants are welcome to visit the school and should ring the school office on 678 7711 or email schooloffice@meadowsideschool.com to make an appointment. Application forms for the above post are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk or from the school office.
How this role compares
We hold 398 school vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £27,274. This role pays less than about 90% of them.
There are 5,624 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 749 of them in North West.
Applications close today. School adverts we hold typically run for around 22 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Wirral School has 18 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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