Vacancies
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Federation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous pre-employment recruitment checks, references and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the jobs page. Somerville Federation Safeguarding Policy 2026-27
All vacant positions are advertised on either the school website or the Wirral Council website:
https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies
Please forward all completed applications to recruitment@somerville.wirral.sch.uk for the Primary school and schooloffice@somervillenursery.wirral.sch.uk for the Nursery or post to the address shown at the bottom of the page.
Please download the application form at the bottom of the page.
SOMERVILLE NURSERY VACANCY
MIDDAY ASSSISTANT/ TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 1
Band C
Working Hours – 7.5 hours per weeks 38 Weeks per Year (hours 11.30am-1:00pm Mon-Fri)
Fixed Term from ASAP until 31st August 2027
The Governing Body of Somerville Federation would like to appoint a caring, energetic, and enthusiastic Level 1 Supervisory assistant / Midday to join our friendly, dedicated nursery team. This is currently a fixed term post due to limited finances delegated by the governing body.
The role will include:
- Collection of lunches from the primary school
- Ensuring a positive lunchtime experience for all
- Organising and supporting children accessing activities
- Promoting positive relationships & communication
- Supporting good behaviour and effectively managing incidents in line with school policy
- Paediatric First Aid support – training will be provided if required
You will be supporting children between the ages of 2-4 years. The successful candidate should have experience of supervising young children, either work related experience or as a parent / carer. They will relate well to children and staff, be reliable and be committed to making lunchtimes a safe and enjoyable experience for our children. The candidate must be sympathetic and sensitive to the learning and medical care needs of children.
We can offer you a happy, caring school committed to supporting your professional development. The vacancy is for a part-time lunchtime assistant; however the role also includes some time working with children in class. Please contact the nursery school for further information (01516381567) if you have any questions.
Please return your completed application form with a covering letter addressed to Mrs Booth (Assistant Head Teacher) by email to: schooloffice@somervillenursery.wirral.sch.uk. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 2nd December 2026. (All emailed application forms MUST be followed up with a paper copy.)
Interviews will take place week commencing 7th December 2026 with the intention of the successful candidate commencing work at the school from January 2027 or earlier if possible.
MDA-TA1 Employee Specification