About This Role

“Staff enjoy being part of the Peterhouse School team and are supportive of the children and each other.”

(Wellbeing Award for Schools, 2025)

We are looking for additional staff to support our team:

Position:                Supply Teaching Assistant

Contract:               Variable hours (0 hour contract)

Pay:                          £14.86 – £15.46 depending on qualifications

Are you looking for a role where you feel fulfilled knowing that you and your team have made a difference to the amazing young people you support?  And where the days you work can fit around your lifestyle?

Peterhouse is a non-maintained Specialist School for autistic pupils aged 5-19 in Southport.

We are looking for skilled Supply Teaching Assistants with a passion for supporting 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. You will be dedicated to practicing our school values of Kindness, Integrity and Team First.

Supply TAs work variable hours to cover for staff absences and provide additional support where it is most needed, across all classes and age groups. You will be entitled to paid annual leave, based on hours worked.

Our successful candidates will be selected based on their commitment and enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills to achieve the very best for our learners and their individual development.

What do we offer?

• An innovative and dynamic school with good established practices, a strong culture and a future place of growth;
• Learners who enjoy school and thrive on their broad-based curriculum and wide range of activities;
• A stable, friendly and committed staff team determined to give our learners the best possible opportunities;
• Access to wellbeing support tools incl our Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of employee benefits incl Medicash Scheme (free after 2 years in post), staff prize draws, cycle to work scheme etc
• A comprehensive induction programme and CDP opportunities

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.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the above position we would be delighted to hear from you. Contact details for further information are: admin@aipeterhouse.org to request an application pack, or apply online by clicking ‘apply now’

The closing date for completed applications is 25th September 2026

Interviews will be held during w/c 18th October 2026

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery.

Registered Charity No 702632

www.autisminitiatives.org

Benefits of working with us

​In addition to competitive pay rates, a contributory pension, and generous holiday entitlements, you’ll have access to a range of additional benefits designed to recognise and reward the exceptional support our staff provide.

Some benefits are available immediately, while others are awarded over time to recognise loyalty, dedication, and long service. Please note that benefits may vary by role, location, and length of service. Full details of your benefits package will be available once you join.

Below is an overview of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme (including reimbursement for medical costs, gym discounts, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme – free expert support on childcare, probate, money management, and work–life balance
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2, and 3 years of service
• Extra paid holidays for milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme offering flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Career break scheme

Wagestream financial planning and support app – access earnings before payday, set up savings, and manage your finances

Before you start

Before starting your application, it is recommended that you prepare the following information:

• Your qualification and education history, including any professional memberships
• Details of your current employment and full previous employment history
• Contact details for two referees (the first must be your current employer). Please note that referees will only be contacted after an offer of employment has been accepted and with your permission

You are strongly encouraged to read all supporting documents available in the Document Section, including the Job Description and Person Specification. These resources will help you identify the key skills and experience required for the role.

When completing your application, it is essential that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. Use your own words to describe your skills, knowledge, and experience, as applications that do not evidence this may not be shortlisted.

While AI tools can be helpful for generating ideas, your application should reflect your own thinking, experience, and values. We are interested in understanding your personal contributions and achievements. Applications that appear to rely heavily on AI-generated content may not be progressed.