Graduate Teaching Assistant

King's Leadership Academy Wavertree,

Location: Wavertree Technology Park, Wavertree, Liverpool, L13 1HD

Permanent Term-Time Actual Salary: £20,275 - £20,594

Closing Date: 5:00 pm, 7th Jun 2025

Start Date: September 2025

The Great Schools Trust are seeking a passionate Teaching Scholar to join our pioneering team at King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree. This is not just another student support job; this is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of something truly special. King’s Wavertree is a brand-new school, a blank canvas where passionate support staff can help shape the culture, and the lives of young people from day one.

Wavertree, like many areas in Liverpool, faces significant challenges. Liverpool is ranked as the third most deprived local authority in England, with 32.3% of children living in low-income families, compared to the national average of 20.1%. Many young people in this community face barriers to success – but you can be part of the team that changes their future.

King’s Wavertree is part of Great Schools Trust, ranked No. 2 nationally for most improved multi-academy trust. Our schools don’t just deliver academic excellence – they transform lives. We are relentless in our focus on people and wellbeing, ensuring that staff are supported, developed and valued. With dedicated weekly CPD time, access to leading leadership programmes and a trust-wide commitment to work-life balance, this is a place where both students and teachers thrive.

Why Join Us?

• A trust which prioritises the well-being of its staff
• Highly competitive salaries
• Career growth opportunities within a thriving multi-academy trust
• Good occupational sickness and maternity/paternity schemes
• Excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, pension scheme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, and flexible working options

Who We Are Looking For

We want a dedicated Teaching Scholar who can:

• Provide support for students, including those with emotional and behavioural needs, ensuring their access to learning resources
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students in the classroom by encouraging them to interact with each other and to engage in activities led by the teacher
• Establish rapport and respectful, trusting relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today via MyNewTerm and help us shape the future of education!

If you’ve ever dreamed of being at the heart of an educational movement, of building a school that embodies excellence and ambition from the ground up, this is your moment. Join the Great Schools Trust, and let’s create something remarkable together.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Pay:

£20,275.00-£20,594.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025