Teaching Assistant

Overview

This is an exciting position for a candidate who has a passion to transform lives and change society through education. A key role within our mission to ensure we are inclusive and ensure all pupils can flourish and succeed at St Edmund Arrowsmith. We are looking to welcome a colleague who can support pupils who have educational needs within the academy. This may be directly working with pupils who have an Education Health and Care Plan or supporting pupils who need additional support to access specific areas of the curriculum offer.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from �19113.37 to �19416.70 per year (actual)

Term time plus one week

31 hours per week

Location

Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy
Cumber Lane
Whiston
Knowsley
L35 2XG

Supporting documents

• Teaching Assistant Recruitment Pack
• CES Application Form
• CES Recruitment Monitoring Form
• CES Rehabilitation of Offenders
• CES Consent to Obtain References

Deadline and how to apply

Closing Date: Friday 14th August 2026, 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 19th August 2026

Completed applications should be clearly marked with the post title and returned electronically to our Office Manager, Miss L Worthington at jobs@seaca.pfcmat.org

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Pope Francis CMAT and Saint Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy are committed to safeguarding children and young people, and we can expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please see our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy here: stedmundarrowsmithcatholicacademy.org/Policies/

This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK