Teaching Assistant Level 3

Band F

Full Time Permanent

36 Working Hours –  39 Weeks per Year

Required from 09 March 2026

 

Teaching Assistant Level 3

 

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:

 

schooloffice@ourlady-saintedwards.wirral.sch.uk

 

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: Friday 27 February 2026 (midday)

 

Shortlisting: Friday 27 February 2026 (afternoon)

 

Interviews: Friday 6 March 2026 (including observation and task)

 

The application form, job description, and person specification can be found on the school website. www.ourlady-saintedwards.wirral.sch.uk