Key Role Information

Salary
£18,650
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
31/08/2026 12:00
Interview
4th September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff | SCP3
Department
Support Staff
Key stage
Key Stage 1
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
39.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role


St Charles’ Catholic Academy is a vibrant school seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant for September 2026. 

 

Our warm and friendly atmosphere makes our Academy a great place to learn, where children feel safe and develop into responsible young adults. We also benefit from strong relationships within the Trust and wider community including the local parish. As part of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we believe in fostering an environment of academic excellence, creativity, and community spirit. Our commitment to providing a world-class Catholic education is at the heart of everything we do.

 

What we offer

· A dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth

· The chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of education

 

We are part of a Catholic MAT and require candidates to support our Mission and values with ‘Christ at the Centre’, however, candidates do not need to be a practising Catholic. You are strongly advised to visit our website for further information about our academy: www.stcharlescatholicprimary.com and the Trust website: www.sjcmat.co.uk

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the care, health and wellbeing of pupils with an EHCP.


The purpose of the role is to -


  1. To provide SEND Support for two Year 2 pupils as per the EHCP, including personal care
  2. Plan and deliver Phonics Tutoring
  3. Provide additional intervention for pupils who require extra support to meet age-related expectations
  4. Work closely with class teachers and support staff to align interventions with classroom learning
  5. Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to reports for parents/carers and school leaders
  6. Encourage a positive attitude towards learning, fostering resilience and independence in pupils
  7. Participate in training and professional development to enhance tutoring effectiveness
  8. Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring a safe learning environment for all pupils

  


How to apply

Please complete the online application form. The supporting statement in your application should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a minimum font of Arial 11.  It should address the precise selection criteria detailed in the person specification and should reinforce this by giving examples to support your candidacy. This can be emailed to rwilliams@stcharles.sjcmat.co.uk

 

Please note that covering letters and other extraneous material will not be accepted as part of the application.

 

 

If you have any queries about the application process please contact Rachel Williams on telephone number 0151 727 5830.

 

St Charles' Catholic Academy

Rachel Williams

rwilliams@stcharles.sjcmat.co.uk

Tramway Road
Aigburth
Liverpool
Merseyside
L17 7JA

Safeguarding Information

St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.