Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Newchurch Community Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; Culcheth, Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing school community. This role involves supporting children's learning and wellbeing, promoting inclusion, and fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and parents. The ideal candidate will be motivated and creative, committed to achieving high standards of pupil achievement. Join a dedicated team in a warm environment where you can make a significant impact on children's lives and contribute to their growth and development.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications at Level 2 or higher.
• Ability to engage and support children in learning.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and wellbeing of all children.
• Feedback to teaching staff regarding progress and outcomes.
• Develop positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

Skills

Promoting inclusion

Engaging with children

Team collaboration

Positive behaviour management

Providing intimate care

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - Newchurch Community Primary School

About us

We are proud to have and can offer:

• A successful and nurturing school with an engaging, rich and balanced curriculum which puts our children’s learning and wellbeing at the heart of everything that we do, achieving high standards whilst developing confident, well-rounded and happy citizens for the future.
• Enthusiastic children who love to learn in a warm school with a strong family ethos in a school which has a sense of community and belonging; pupils, staff, families and a supportive governing body all working collaboratively together to make our school the best it can be.
• A strong professional team of highly dedicated teaching staff who are committed to the highest standards and create a caring, happy and positive environment through excellent relationships with parents and the wider community.

The Role

The Governing Body of Newchurch Primary School are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to the above post to work within our successful and nurturing school. Applicants must be highly motivated, creative and committed to the highest standards of pupil achievement and inclusion.

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications at Level 2 or higher and be able to:

• Promote inclusion and wellbeing of all children
• Engage and support children in their learning through a variety of strategies, adjusting activities for the pupil they are working with to support leaning styles and individual needs.
• Feedback to teaching staff regarding progress and outcomes.
• Have the ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Have a positive approach to managing behaviour.
• Develop positive relationships with children, staff and parents to promote the progress and attainment of children.
• Set high expectations for themselves and the children they work with.
• Provide intimate care according to our Intimate Care Policy.
• Show flexibility and draw on a range of strategies in helping pupils achieve positive outcomes in their learning.

Application packs including job description, person specification and application form are available from the school website .

Our school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to safer recruitment checks and enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service. Our Data Protection Officer is Mrs Jayne Narraway.

Key dates

Dates available for visits: Tuesday 13 May 1pm, Thursday 15 May 1pmand Friday 16 May 1pm - Please contact the school office on 01925 763427 or via email [e-mail] to book a look round and meet the Headteacher and staff. Alternatively, you can ring up to discuss the role with the headteacher.

The closing date for applications: Monday 9 June at noon.

Interviews will be held: Monday 16 June.

Key Info

Contract type: Fixed term 27.5 hours per week

Contract term: This is a fixed term contract due to supporting the needs of a Reception child with an EHCP who is due to start the school in September 2025 and will terminate when either the child leaves the school or sooner should the child no longer need the same level of support or if the funding is withdrawn.

Newchurch Community Primary School, Glebeland, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 4DX