GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Teaching Assistant Junior School
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Employer Birkenhead High School Academy - GDST
Location: Prenton, Merseyside
Contract Type: Fixed term contract
Hours: Full Time
Contract Length: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
Salary: £26,846 pa – Actual - £21,890
Posted: 21st September 2026
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Expires: 8th October 2026 09:00 PM
Job ID: 1575235
Teaching Assistant Junior School
Birkenhead High School Academy
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027
Hours: 36 hours/5 days per week/term time (176 days) plus 5 inset days
Salary: £26,846 pa – Actual - £21,890
This is an exceptional opportunity for an excellent Teaching Assistant to join a beacon of excellence in girls’ education and make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision of a thriving academy.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual eager to make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision for this thriving academy.
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They will be a dynamic and innovative practitioner who is passionate about their subject and the impact it can have on a young person’s development and all-round education.
They will also be someone who values working as part of a team ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement and attainment.
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.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 8th October 2026 9am
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Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 13th October 2026
References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.
If you have not heard from us by Monday 12th October you should assume you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection; Enhanced DBS screening and online searches apply to this post.
Attachments
- Application Pack TA_Juniors 2026
- Academy Safeguarding Policy Sept 2026
- GDST Online Safety Policy 2026
- GDST School Staff Code of Conduct
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Safeguarding Statement
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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