Classroom Assistant

Allsaintsupton; Widnes; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Farnworth CE Primary School is seeking a creative and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our caring Church of England primary. You will support children’s learning and emotional wellbeing across the school, working 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30–12:00, on a temporary basis.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, building warm relationships, planning engaging activities that reflect Christian values, and recording progress for teachers.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.
• Ability to build warm, trusting relationships with children.

Responsibilities

• Work across the school to support children’s learning and development.
• 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.
• Help identify emerging needs, record progress and communicate with class teachers.
• Support positive behaviour, dignity and inclusion in line with policies.

Skills

Empathy

Child-centered approach

1:1 support

Small-group support

Job description

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Part Time

Hours: 17.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:30 - 12:00.

Closing Date: 21/10/2026 at 09:00

Reference: Pri/26/346810

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

• 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.

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.