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Teaching Vacancies; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Tree is a one form entry primary school that recently joined The Three Saints Academy Trust and is on a journey of rapid improvement. The school seeks a motivated teaching assistant to support early years and KS1 learners, including those with additional needs, in a collaborative, child-centred setting.

The successful candidate will work with dedicated staff to foster inclusive learning, strong communication with families, and a positive, professional attitude within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with a range of needs.
• Motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistant.
• Strong communication with children, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support children across Early Years and KS1 as part of a teaching support team.
• Assist with activities and resources to aid learning and development.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to implement the school’s approach.

Skills

Love of learning

Excellent communicator

Organised and efficient

Team player

Take direction

Friendly and flexible

Hard working

Job description

Early Years/KS1 Teaching Assistant - Level 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teaching assistant to join our rapidly improving primary school, who shares our vision for providing a first‑class education and instilling all our children with a love of learning. We are looking for someone who can work with our children to support a range of additional needs.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an exceptional teaching assistant who

• Likes working with children
• Is passionate and enthusiastic for learning
• Can establish good working relationships with children, staff and parents
• Can take direction and work on own initiative
• Can work as part of a team
• Is hard working and conscientious
• Is an excellent communicator
• Is organised and efficient
• Is friendly and flexible
• Is professional and positive

What the school offers its staff

Willow Tree is a one form entry primary school which has recently joined The Three Saints Academy Trust and is on a journey of rapid school improvement. We nurture and care for our children, placing our pupils and their family at the centre of our work. Our children are encouraged to be independent, creative and reflective learners who can self‑manage, work within a team and effectively participate and communicate.

What we can offer you:

We can offer you:

• fantastic childrenwith a positive attitude towards learning and excellent behaviour;
• the support of a dedicated, committed and creative staff team;
• the opportunity to be part of a school which strives for excellence in all areas;
• a Trust already established in developing practitioners and nurturing its staff because of its unrivalled opportunities for professional development through the North West Learning Partnership and NW3 Maths Hub which are within our MAT;
• an engaging, bespoke curriculum;
• supportive School Committee, Directors and parents

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.