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(Current or most recent employer)
Give details of your present or most recent employer, your reason for leaving and the amount of notice you required, if you are a school leaver, please include details of any work experience.
Previous employment
List all of your previous employment history, account for any gaps in employment.
This is a
vital part of the application.
If you are shortlisted for interview,
you will be asked to complete a Self-Declaration, which will ask you to
disclose relevant convictions and cautions.
(Certain matters do not have to be declared and guidance
about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the
Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
Please note that
before any prospective employee can commence working with us, it is the policy
of the organisation to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service
(DBS) check on them (the level of which will depend on the role). For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
If yes, you will be required to supply the details as part of your Self-Declaration, which will be sent to you if you are shortlisted for interview.
If the role requires you to drive in the course of your duties as stipulated in the job description, please confirm:
We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. Please contact HR if you would like further information. Or see https://www.gov.uk/recruitment-disabled-people/encouraging-applications
Please give details of a minimum of two referees, the first of which
must be your current or most recent employer. If you have held a previous role
within the Health and Social Care Sector, you are required to provide referee
details for this employment. We cannot accept references from family members,
friends or neighbours. If you are only able to provide one employment
reference, please ensure that any second reference is somebody of a
professional background within the community, i.e. teacher, lecturer, doctor,
accountants, police officer etc. Employment is offered subject to successful
completion of pre-employment checks which include receipt of two satisfactory
references. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes a satisfactory
reference.
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping
Children Safe in Education, we are required to conduct
an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This
may help identify any incidence that have happened, and are publicly available
online, which we might want to explore
with you at interview.
Current/most recent employer
Second Referee (Previous Employer)
I
confirm that I am of suitable physical and mental health to undertake the role
that I have applied for.
I
declare that the information contained on this application form is correct.
I
understand that providing false or misleading information may lead to the offer
of employment being withdrawn, or, if I have commenced employment, to my
dismissal from the organisation.
I
understand that the information provided by me on this application form will be
processed by the organisation in line with the Privacy Notice for Job
Applicants.
I
understand that I will be required to show evidence of my identity,
qualifications and eligibility work in the UK as part of the pre-employment
process and prior to a job offer being confirmed.
I understand that the information provided by me on this application form will be processed by the organisation in line with the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants as detailed on the organisation’s website and which I have read and understood.
“Staff enjoy being part of 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)
£23,509- £24,458 per annum, depending on qualification
(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?
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 8th May 2026
Interviews dates are to be confirmed
How to Apply
If you are interested in the above position we would be delighted to hear from you. You can apply online using our website.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.
Registered Charity No. 702632
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