Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Poulton Lancelyn Primary School is seeking a part-time teaching assistant to support teaching and learning in the classroom. The role is fixed-term and may extend beyond the academic year; starts December 2026. Applications require an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.

We are looking for staff who can build children's trust and confidence, collaborate with the school team, and maintain high standards of behaviour and care for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with teaching and learning.

Skills

Outstanding classroom practice

High expectations of behaviour

Commitment to supporting all children

Positive outlook and enthusiasm

Team player

Inspires trust and confidence in kids

Job description

This part-time teaching assistant post at Poulton Lancelyn Primary School, an academy within the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust, supports teaching and learning in the classroom. It is fixed-term to begin with and may run on past the academic year. The school is hiring after a rise in funding and wants experienced staff who can build children's trust and confidence. Applicants need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available; the post starts in December 2026.

What the job involves

• Assisting with teaching and learning

Experience

• Experience as a teaching assistant

Skills & knowledge

• Outstanding classroom practice
• High expectations of children's behaviour and personal development
• Commitment to supporting the needs of all children
• Positive outlook and enthusiasm for developing children's learning
• Works well as part of a school team
• Inspires trust and confidence in children

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK