Job Description

The Governors are seeking to appoint 3 teaching assistants to work with individuals with SEND on a one to one basis and to work with groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all pupils and assistance and support in classroom management and behaviour techniques and providing specialist support in a specific curricular / resource area. The two temporary vacancies are funding-linked, which means it will continue for as long as SEND support is required, and the funding for the pupil remains in place.

Candidates should:

Be enthusiastic about working with Early Years Foundation Stage children

Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure

Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning object

Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

We will offer the successful candidate:

A friendly and supportive environment

A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our wonderful children

Opportunities for continued professional development

The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and friendly team, who work well together within a strong Christian Vision. An application form, job description and Candidate Information pack are available through visiting the school website or through visiting the Liverpool Diocese School's Website http://www.ldst.org.uk/job-opportunities/

We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.

Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.

LDST reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role, if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification. Applicants from overseas, outside the EEA, are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.

Closing Date: Thursday 4th December 2025 at 9:00am

Interviews: Monday 8th December 2025

School Visit: Thursday 27th November at 3:30pm

Start Date: ASAP or by agreement

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.

PLEASE APPLY VIA SCHOOL WEBSITE: WWW.CRONTONCE.CO.UK

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary

Pay: 9,976.00-17,937.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/12/2025