Teaching Assistant in Runcorn

Salary: SCP 7—8 £26,403—£26,824 FTE (£19,609.22—£19,921.89 pro-rated)

Contract Type: Fixed Term—Please note: This is a fixed-term contract, funded to provide dedicated support for an identified child. The contract duration is linked to the continuation of the funding and the child’s support requirements.

Contract Term: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Application closing date: Tuesday 15th September 2026

Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026

Interview Date: W/c 21st September 2026

About us: Litherland High School is a vibrant and thriving community of wonderful children and fantastic, caring staff which we affectionately call our ‘Livo Family’. Our school ethos is very much built around our dedication to the academic success of our children whilst maintaining outstanding pastoral care and support. Our staff know our children and families exceptionally well and in doing so, we develop strong relationships which underpin the achievement of our students. We take our role as a central part of the local community extremely seriously and we genuinely believe our school is unique in the strength of the bonds between staff and students. Our school values are ‘Kindness, Integrity, and Tenacity’, and we endeavour to keep these values at the heart of our actions, and encourage our children to do the same. We know that academic success is the key to a bright and exciting future for our children, and we have worked tirelessly to make sure that our academic and wider curriculum fully prepares our students to meet the challenges ahead. Our staff are 100% committed to supporting our children to achieve their potential and become the very best versions of themselves.

What are we looking for? We are seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. We are looking for a compassionate and committed person to provide support to students. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child’s school experience. This will involve working with the teacher to plan and deliver activities and supporting the pupil with routines, transitions and behaviour management.

About The Heath Family Trust: Join The Heath Family Trust and be part of our commitment to giving our pupils the best start in life, a mission deeply rooted in our core values. Here, you'll find a supportive environment where we collectively hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards. We value:

• Clarity: ensuring clear communication and purpose in all we do.
• Collaboration: fostering teamwork and shared success across all levels.
• Accountability: championing a culture where we all take ownership and responsibility.

Across our Trust, our dedication to academic rigour underpins every aspect of our work. We offer a strong CPD programme for teachers at every stage of their career, empowering staff to flourish in their practice and grow as future leaders. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.