Job Vacancy

Teaching Assistant (The Birtenshaw Group)

Employer Information

Employer
The Birtenshaw Group
Address
Birtenshaw Head Office 
Darwen Road
Bolton
BL7 9AB
Website
https://careers.birtenshaw.org.uk/
Contact Name
Jennifer Greenhough
Contact Telephone
01204304230
Contact Email
[email protected]

About the Organisation

Birtenshaw School Merseyside is a non-maintained special school for young people aged 3 to 19 years old with Special Education Needs and/or Disability. Our vision is to “Transform Lives” by ensuring that pupils receive the same learning and social opportunities as other children; which we achieve by providing facilities and a creative curriculum tailored to meet their needs.

Role Information

Job Title
Teaching Assistant
Job Type
Teaching & Learning
Job Phase
Special Educational Needs
Location
Liverpool
Grade
Birtenshaw payscale point 3-5
Actual Salary Information
Plus the opportunity to earn an additional £1650 per annum for additional responsibilities.
Actual Salary Range
£25,816 - £26,682 per annum
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Full time
Closing Date
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

About the Role

To support the teacher in creating a learning environment that stimulates and encourages the best possible progress and the highest possible attainment for all children

To support the teacher in providing rich and varied learning experiences that build on children’s strengths, interests and aptitudes and develops key skills 
 

Personal Qualities

The Birtenshaw Group are recruiting Learning Support Assistants to support the teacher in creating a learning environment that stimulates and encourages the best possible progress and the highest possible attainment for all pupils. 

Please Note: To be considered for this role you must be able to support pupils in all therapy and curriculum activities including but not limited to swimming pool and sports activities.

Application Information

Closing Date
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this position please visit: 
https://careers.birtenshaw.org.uk/ or contact [email protected]

Recruitment Documents