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Please see below school vacancies
This Post is available to INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
School Name Merton Bank Primary School
School Address 37 Roper St, Saint Helens WA9 1EJ Tel: 01744 22104
Job Title Learning Assistant Level 2 + SEN Temporary x 2
Job reference LA2MBAUG25
Department Children & Young People Services Department
Grade NJC SCP 03 + SEN
Pay From: 19807.99 To: 20074.17
Hours 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Inset Days
Closing date 25 August 2025 (12pm)
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Job Description
Required as soon as possible.

Merton Bank Primary School Governing Body wish to recruit two outstanding teaching assistants to join their dedicated team. The successful candidates will be supporting pupils with an EHCP (Special Educational Needs).

There are 2 posts available.

Each position is linked to specific funding and would therefore be subject to review if the funding ceases.

The successful candidate will also:
• be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• be able to develop good relationships with pupils, parents, staff and all stakeholders
• support and follow all school policies and procedures.
• Uphold our school Vision (Never Less Than Our Best), our Mission (Nurturing A Love For Learning) and our Core Values: Respect, Empathy, Caring, Resilience, Courage.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Application forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk

Closing Date: Monday 25th August 2025 12 noon

Short listing: Monday 25th August 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 27th August 2025


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Job Application Packs
Learning Assistant Level 2 Job Description (inc Extended Services).pdf
Nonteachingapplicationformdisclosure (1) (1).pdf
Learning Assistant Level 2 Person Specification.pdf
Note: CVs should not be submitted as a replacement for the online job application form.