Classroom Support Assistant

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Knowsley is seeking a dedicated Class Support Assistant. The role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs in a nurturing environment. You will work part-time during term time, offering vital academic and emotional support. Commitment to safeguarding and staff development is essential. The position offers a salary of £24,413 pro rata, with an additional SEN allowance.

Qualifications

• Committed to supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Strong moral and social intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils directly both academically and socially.
• Engage in staff development and training.

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Salary: £24,413 pro rata, per annum, plus SEN Allowance of £1,539 [Actual salary £13,824.35 + £871.49 Sen allowance]
• Location: Whiston Willis Primary Academy
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Part Time/Term Time
• Hours: 25 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 05/01/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: External - Wade Deacon Trust

CONTRACT: Permanent

START DATE: ASAP

WORKING PATTERN: Part time (25 hours per week) Term time only

We seek to appoint a committed and driven Class Support Assistant to join our popular school.The successful candidates will be key members of our team as we continue on our journey of improvement; directly supporting pupils with special educational needs to thrive both academically and socially and emotionally.

Whiston Willis Primary Academy has a clear vision that all pupils will achieve their best academically and develop strong moral and social intelligence as good citizens.

Pupils are at the heart of all our work and all staff have a key role in ensuring the needs of all pupils and their families are met. We can offer you fantastic, eager, well-behaved children and supportive parents.

Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.Our nurturing school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust.

As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we offer you opportunities to further develop personally through our commitment to staff development. This commitment to professional development is of paramount importance as we believe that the development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils and all staff members actively engage in this offer.

The Wade Deacon Trust 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 an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory medical clearance and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Visiting

We welcome informal, visits from applicants before they apply. If you do wish to do so, please email [e-mail] to confirm your attendance at the times available below.

Safeguarding

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants

are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions or

spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

How to apply

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply by completing the online application form. Your personal statement (maximum 1000 words) should address the following points:

why you are interested in this post and how you have prepared yourself so far

what contributions you feel you can make to students’ development within our school

any particular areas of strength and expertise you feel you may have

Applications should arrive in school by 9am on Monday 5 th January 2026.