Teaching Assistant Level 3 Required

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Full Time – 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary: £24,816.00 – £26,919.00

This is a full-time post of 36 hours per week, which will include some time working within our wraparound care provision (specific times to be confirmed).

The Governors of our successful and welcoming school are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed Teaching Assistant Level 3 to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will have proven experience of working with children and supporting teaching and learning across Key Stage 2, including supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

As a Catholic school, we expect all staff to actively support our mission and to uphold and promote our Catholic ethos and values in all aspects of school life. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. These can be arranged by prior appointment—please contact the school office for further details.

Applications should be made by completing a Catholic Education Service (CES) application

form and returning it to:

Mrs S Murphy, Headteacher

Our Lady & St Edward’s Catholic Primary School

Price Street

Birkenhead

CH41 8DU

Alternatively, applications may be submitted by email to: [email protected]

Telephone enquiries: 0151 652 3366

The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and medical clearance. All applicants invited to interview must provide evidence of their right to work in

the UK. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post, regardless of sex, race, or disability.

Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026 (midday)

Shortlisting: Monday 9 February 2026 (afternoon)

Classroom observation: Wednesday 11 February 2026 (afternoon)

Interviews: Thursday 12 February 2026 (morning)