Teaching Assistant, Southport

Autism Initiatives Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Southport is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support complex children and enhance curriculum delivery. The role requires collaboration with teachers to create a welcoming environment and adapt learning strategies to meet individual needs. Ideal candidates should hold a Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Assistance and have a good understanding of Autism. This position also emphasizes the values of Kindness, Integrity, and Team First. Benefits include a dynamic work environment and wellbeing support tools.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Staff prize draws

Comprehensive induction programme

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting complex children.
• Ability to think creatively and flexibly.
• Willingness to reflect and develop.

Responsibilities

• Support students with individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers in delivering sessions.
• Create a welcoming environment for children and parents.

Skills

Understanding of Autism

Creativity in teaching

Positive attitude

Collaboration

Education

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: £22,605- £23,510 per annum, depending on qualification Contract Type: Term Time Only Hours: 35 hours per week Job Reference Number: TA-PHS-25 Job Location: Peterhouse School Job Area: Peterhouse School, Southport Closing Date:16th January 2026

“Staff enjoy being part the Peterhouse School team and are supportive of the children and each other.”

(Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2025)

Can you bring your KIT to Peterhouse? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who share our school values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First!

Teaching Assistant

Peterhouse School, Southport

35 hours per week, term time only

Full time (Part time considered)

(actual salary based on working term-time only)

We are looking for a skilled Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting complex children to reach their full potential, and a creative approach to meeting needs and enhancing curriculum delivery.

In this role you will work collaboratively, supporting the teacher as part of a class staff team, to deliver education sessions and create a welcoming environment where all children and their parents feel valued and supported.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be able to think creatively and flexibly, using an understanding of each pupil’s individual needs to help them grow into successful adults. You should be prepared to learn about a variety of approaches to engage pupils and overcome barriers to learning. You will have a positive attitude and be willing to reflect and develop. You will strive to practice the Peterhouse values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First. You will have an understanding of Autism, and will have obtained a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this.

What do we offer?

• An innovative and dynamic school with good established practices, a strong culture and a future place of growth;
• Learners who enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
• A stable, friendly and committed staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
• Access to wellbeing support tools incl our Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of employee benefits incl Medicash Scheme (free after 2 years in post), staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme etc
• A comprehensive induction programme and CDP opportunities

Further information

Peterhouse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information, the cost of which will be met by Autism Initiatives.

The closing date for completed applications is 16 th January 2026

Interviews will be held during w/c 26 th January 2026

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

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