Classroom Assistant

Halton Schools; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Professional development

Christian school community

Job summary

Farnworth CE Primary School in Farnworth is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children's emotional wellbeing and learning across the school.

You will build warm relationships, deliver 1:1 and small-group support, and help plan activities that reflect our Christian values. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a caring church school community.

Qualifications

• Be proactive, patient and calm with children.
• Build rapport with children and maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate with colleagues and families and work as part of a team.
• Hold or be willing to undertake safeguarding and related training.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development across the school.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support to help access classroom learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities reflecting Christian values.
• Identify emerging needs, record progress and communicate with class teachers.
• Support positive behaviour, dignity and inclusion in line with school policies.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to whole-school initiatives.

Skills

Patience

Rapport with children

Communication with families

Teamwork

Job description

At Farnworth, we all grow together and we all have a voice. We are a caring Church of England primary where every child is valued and nurtured. Our Christian vision and values - Hope, Peace, Courage, Friendship, Perseverance and Respect - shape everything we do. We are looking for a creative, motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team and support children's emotional wellbeing across the school.

The role

You will:

• Work across the school to support children's learning and development
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, using a child-centred approach that places children's needs at the heart of everything.
• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group support and help children access classroom learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities and resources that reflect our Christian values.
• Plan and deliver engaging curriculum activities that reflect our Christian values
• Help identify emerging needs, record progress and communicate sensitively with class teachers.
• Support positive behaviour, dignity and inclusion in line with school policies.
• Work as a collaborative member of staff, contributing ideas, attending staff meetings and supporting whole‑school initiatives.

You will be valued because you:

• Are proactive, patient and calm with a natural ability to build rapport with children.
• Use a child-centred approach and show empathy, respect and confidentiality.
• Can plan purposeful small-group or 1:1 activities and keep clear written records.
• Communicate well with colleagues and families and work flexibly as part of a team.
• Hold or be willing to undertake relevant training (eg. safeguarding, first aid, restorative approaches).
• Support and model our Christian vision and values in everyday practice.

We offer

• A welcoming, supportive staff team committed to staff wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A school community shaped by Christian values where children and staff flourish.

Please contact Nadine Coleman for further information [e-mail] 0151 424 3042

Safer recruitment

Farnworth CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references.

Further information on this vacancy

• Farnworth Primary School Vision Statement
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