Due to further expansion of Newfield School with new site opening in Litherland (ex Hatton Hill infants site) September 2026; we are seeking to appoint experienced teaching assistants. We currently have school sites in Thornton with a primary school in Birkdale. .

Litherland will be a brand new site for up to 45 children who have special educational needs of SEMH in the first instance.  Following the success at Birkdale the Local Authority have tasked us with the opening of this third site which is a very exciting opportunity for us. School information can be found on our school website www.newfieldschool.co.uk 

Experience with special needs educational needs pupils and practice is desirable, but not essential.

The successful candidates will be joining a highly supportive and successful school and we welcome school visits to our school as listed below.

All candidates will be subject an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.  Posts will be due to start in September 2026.  Posts are full time, (five days per week) on a term time only basis, with five additional school INSET days (if required). Hours are approximately 8.30am to 3pm.

Showrounds at Edge Lane site will take place on Tuesday 28th of April at 3pm (please contact school to book a visit)

Closing date is at 12.00 o'clock on Thursday 7th of May 2026

Interviews will take place week beginning 11th of May 2026 (date and times to be confirmed)

Please apply by typed school application form only and return to Lynn Daly, Clerk to Governors

finance.newfield@schools.sefton.gov.uk