KS2 Teaching Assistant - Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School is seeking a KS2 Teaching Assistant who is caring and enthusiastic. The role includes supporting pupils' literacy and numeracy skills, managing behaviour, and providing pastoral care. This fixed-term position offers the opportunity to work closely with dedicated staff and well-motivated children, making a meaningful impact in their development.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Positive relationships within the school

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Experience in supporting literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to undergo training to perform relevant duties.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in a classroom setting.
• Provide pastoral care during lunchtime.
• Work alongside teachers to develop pupils' skills.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication

Teamwork

Literacy Support

Numeracy Support

Education

Experience with children and specific needs

Job description

KS2 Teaching Assistant - Grappenhall Heys Community Primary School

The role

Grappenhall Heys is an outstanding and popular Community Primary School, situated in South Warrington.

We have wonderful well-motivated pupils, an enthusiastic and committed staff and Governing Body,inspirational senior leaders, supportive parents and strong links with the community.

The school is seeking to appoint caring, enthusiastic teaching assistant, who is able to support teaching andlearning throughout school and is willing to take part in the life of the school.

The role will involve workingsupporting teaching and learning in a classroom setting, it may require some 1:1 or small group work.

We have availability for a KS2 Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Fixed term for 12 months from 1st September2025 to to 31st August 2026 (with the possibility of extending).

What We Will Offer

We can offer you:
well behaved and friendly children

highly committed, enthusiastic, caring and professional staff

friendly, positive and supportive relationships within the school

Applications are invited from enthusiastic teaching assistants who:

can work alongside teachers and other support staff to support and develop the literacy andnumeracy skills of pupils

have an ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with the pupils, parentsand staff

have experience of working with children with specific needs

are able to work as part of a team

demonstrate strong behaviour management skills in line with school policy

conform to school policies and procedures – safeguarding, welfare, health and safety and dataprotection

undergo any training required in order to perform relevant duties efficiently

Support the teaching of a curriculum that allows pupils to achieve and make progress

be a patient and understanding champion of vulnerable pupils

The posts also include pastoral care duties including lunchtime pupil support.

Key dates:

Closing date: Monday 7 July 2025 at 10.00am
Shortlisting date: Monday 7 July 2025
Interview date: Thursday 10 July 2025

How to apply

Applicants should complete an application form. Completed application forms should be emailed for theattention of Ms K Jackson to: [e-mail] and must state which post(s)you are applying for.

Grade 4 SCP 6-7 pro rata, post is Monday to Friday 8:45am – 3:15pm (30 hours per week)

7 July 2025

Job documents

Location

Stansfield Drive, Grappenhall Heys, Warrington, WA4 3EA