Teaching Assistant (TA3)
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council SchoolsFormby, North West
Overview
This is a education role (part time) with Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Schools based in Formby. Applications close on 12 October 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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Level 3 Teaching Assistant
30.5 hours per week | Permanent (subject to 6-month probation)
Salary: NJC Local Government Pay Band E (Scale Points 7–11)
8:45am – 3:15pm daily (including break and lunchtime support), with an 8:15am start each Monday for staff briefing.
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Freshfield Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a background in healthcare, nursing, or medical support. This permanent role involves providing high-quality 1:1 support for individual children with Special Educational Needs and medical conditions, as well as delivering key medical and care support across the broader school community.
This is a highly rewarding role for a committed professional who is passionate about making a real and lasting difference to children’s learning, development, health, and overall wellbeing.
Hold a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
Hold relevant qualifications or background experience in nursing, healthcare, or medical support.
Have proven experience providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEN and managing complex care or medical needs.
Be confident in supporting individual children while also assisting with medical and healthcare needs across the wider school.
Be skilled in planning and delivering interventions independently, including managing personalised 1:1 educational and care programmes.
Have experience providing specialist support, monitoring progress, managing healthcare/intervention plans, and adapting programmes to meet individual needs.
Be willing to undertake additional specialist training to further develop skills and meet specific medical or care requirements.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a genuine commitment to inclusive practice.
Hold high expectations for themselves and the children they support.
Be passionate, conscientious, and hardworking.
Uphold and actively promote the school’s ethos, values, and aims.
A welcoming, well-resourced working environment.
Access to high-quality, targeted professional development.
A supportive and collaborative staff team.
Enthusiastic, motivated children who love learning.
Opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your professional experience.
If you are inspired by challenge and want your care and dedication to make a lasting, positive impact on children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
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Please complete the Sefton Support Staff Application Form (available via the link provided). A short covering letter should also be sent by email to recruitment@freshfieldprimary.co.uk, addressed to Mrs Ward, Headteacher.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school as part of the recruitment process. To arrange a visit, please contact the School Office on 01704 876567.
Freshfield Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and safer recruitment checks.
How this role compares
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