Required start: as soon as possible

Full-time (5 days per week) - Term time (plus 5 INSET days)

For one year fixed term

Grade 3 of Academy Trust Pay Scale for Support staff - Salary - £21,191 pa

This is an opportunity for two outstanding teaching assistants to join our Junior School team and beacon of excellence in girls’ education in order to support our pupils.

The successful candidates will be enthusiastic and highly motivated, eager to make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision for this thriving academy. They will be dynamic and innovative practitioners who are passionate about working with children and the impact they can have on a young person’s development and all-round education. 

They will also value working as part of a team to ensure the highest possible standards of achievement and attainment and can work successfully with colleagues across key stages. There are two posts available to support two Year 1 pupils, each on a 1:1 basis predominantly.

BHSA is an all through 3-19 years girls’ academy sponsored by the Girls’ Day School Trust, and is, and will continue to be, a highly successful centre of education where every student matters, where expectations of all members of our community are high and where personal achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after.

BHSA promises the highest level of academic provision alongside an extensive programme of enrichment activities, and all within a friendly and supportive family environment. BHSA places a high value on CPD and supports all staff in accessing top quality training to support their development.

BHSA promises the highest level of academic provision alongside an extensive programme of enrichment activities, and all within a friendly and supportive family environment.

BHSA places a high value on CPD and supports all staff in accessing top quality training.

For full details and an application pack please visit:  www.birkenheadhigh.gdst.net

Completed applications can be emailed directly to:  applications@birkhs.gdst.net

Should you require any further information please contact the Junior School Office on: 0151 652 1740

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5^th November 2025

Interviews will be held:  Tuesday 11^th November 2025

 References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.

 If you have not heard from us by 7^th November 2025 you should assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection; DBS screening and online searches apply to this post.