Job Description

Required to start September 2025

Permanent, Full Time, (35 hours per week)

39 weeks per year (term time plus Inset days), 8.30am - 4.00pm

Grade 4, SCP 4 - 6 (equating to 20,491- 21,145 per annum)

The Ellesmere Port Church of England College (EPC) was recently inspected by Ofsted and has been graded GOOD in all areas. EPC was rated as 'Good' in all five key judgement areas, which include: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management and Sixth Form provision.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, pupil-centred Teaching Assistant, to join our dedicated staff team. Previous experience is desirable but not essential: we are looking for candidates who wish to work with young people and make a difference. The successful candidate should hold Level 2 Literacy / Numeracy / ICT or equivalent.

We are excited, as we move forward, to support our young people in removing barriers to learning and celebrating all success, as children in our community 'Aspire to Be More' and fulfil their true potential. Our SEND Department at The Ellesmere Port Church of England College is going from strength-to-strength, working within a person-centred and solution-focused framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to champion our College's development, by joining us on our journey and helping to ensure our students receive a world-class education.

The Ellesmere Port Church of England College is a secondary school with an ethos based on Anglican beliefs where we welcome students from all faiths and abilities. We are a part of the Frank Field Education Trust and work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop themselves. This is embodied in the FFET vision: 'Social Justice through Excellence in Education' and in the College's vision ''To act justly, to love with mercy and to walk humbly with our God'.

We have a modern, state of the art building, which uses new technologies to support and enrich the learning experience and curriculum. This rich combination ensures that we are able to prepare all our students for the challenges of the future.

Closing date for applications: Friday 19th December 2025, 9.30am

Interviews to be held: w/c Monday 5th January 2026

For further information, and an application pack, please visit https://www.ffet.co.uk/join-our-team .

Completed application forms should be emailed to HR@epcollege.org

The Ellesmere Port Church of England College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be requested prior to interview.

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,491.00-21,145.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ellesmere Port CH65 6EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Teaching Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person