Teaching Assistant Level 1

inploi; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Farnworth is looking for a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support students and enhance their learning experience. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team with a commitment to safeguarding and professional development. You will engage with students, facilitate activities, and promote a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will have high expectations and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. A welcoming atmosphere and strong values are emphasized.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension contribution

Supportive colleagues

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Calm and welcoming working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to promoting children’s achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom activities and provide support to students.
• Promote positive behavior and academic achievement.

Skills

Highly skilled

Teamwork

Use own initiative

Promote children’s achievement

Job description

Post Title: Teaching Assistant Level 1

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: St Gregory’s RC Primary School

Salary: Grade 2 SCP 3-4 Actual Salary £18,900 - £19,196 (£24,796-£25,185 FTE)

Term of Contract: Fixed Term until 31.08.2026

Working pattern: Term Time only plus 5 days

Hours per week: 32.5hours 8:30-3:30pm daily

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: Sunday 4th January 2026

St Gregory’s RC Primary school are currently seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who:

• Is highly skilled
• Shares our school values and has high expectations of all children
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Can use their own initiative
• Demonstrates a commitment to promoting children’s achievement.

We can offer:

• A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)

The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: 5th January 2026

Interview date: 8th January 2026

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

Apply here: https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=5406921KTI

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