Teaching Assistant - Astmoor Primary

Allsaintsupton; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Astmoor Primary School is seeking an outstanding classroom assistant to support pupils with additional needs on a 1-1 basis and assist with whole-class activities.

The start date is 2 November or as soon as possible, with interviews week of 12 October 2026. This fixed-term post runs to July 2027 and requires safeguarding commitment and Level 3 TA standards.

Qualifications

• Meet level 3 teaching assistant standards or equivalent.
• Be intuitive to the needs of children.
• Have knowledge and experience of teaching phonics.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Be able to work collaboratively with other staff in the school.
• Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Have high expectations of all children.
• Have a genuine passion for transforming the lives of children who are at risk and vulnerable.
• Be determined and resilient.
• Be responsive to the differing needs of children.

Responsibilities

• The role is classroom based and will include both 1-1 support for pupils with additional needs and whole class support.

Skills

Phonics knowledge

Collaboration

Initiative

Safeguarding awareness

Resilience

Education

Level 3 TA standards

Job description

Employer: Halton Borough Council Schools

Salary: £26,403 per annum

Location: Halton

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Full Time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week.

DBS Check: Yes

Closing Date: 02/10/2026 at 12:00

Reference: Pri/26/344332

Astmoor Primary School, Kingshead Close,Castlefields,Runcorn,WA7 2JE. Tel: [phone]

Contract: Fixed Term – July 2027

Working Pattern: Full time

Hours: 32.5 Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 2 nd October 2026

The governors of Astmoor Primary School are looking for an outstanding and committed person to join our well-established school. The role is classroom based and will include both 1-1 support for pupils with additional needs and whole class support.

The start date for this position will be 2 nd November or as soon as possible

Interviews will take place: Week commencing 12 th October 2026

The successful candidate will:

• - Meet level 3 teaching assistant standards or equivalent
• - Be intuitive to the needs of children
• - Have knowledge and experience of teaching phonics
• - Demonstrate initiative and creativity
• - Be able to work collaboratively with other staff in the school
• - Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• - Have high expectations of all children
• - Have a genuine passion for transforming the lives of children who are at risk and vulnerable
• - Be determined and resilient
• - Be responsive to the differing needs of children

Astmoor Primary School offers:

• - A warm, welcoming, high-quality environment
• - A well-established, supportive and optimistic staff
• - A commitment to professional development

Astmoor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

References will be called for prior to the interview and are integral to the interview process.