Location: Sefton, UK
Salary: NJC Band D & NJC Band C
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Primary;
Working Patterns: Part-Time;
Application Deadline: Thursday, 8th October 2026
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Mersey View Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the school to share this commitment. The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination. The school may carry out an online search on short-listed candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.
Job Description
Teaching Assistant Level 2 (25 hours per week) and Welfare Assistant (5 hours per week)
Term-time only, permanent
NJC Band D, Point 5 - 6 and NJC Band C, Point 3 - This is a combined role.
We are looking for a dedicated, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality support to pupils across the school.
Please see job description for further details.
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