Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Teaching Vacancies; Widnes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School in Widnes is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs in our newly established SEND base. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to foster a calm, inclusive learning environment that encourages curiosity and confidence.

The role requires passion for learning, excellent communication, confidentiality, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with staff and parents.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of additional needs in the newly established SEND base.
• Work with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Communicate with pupils, parents and colleagues to track progress and welfare.

Skills

SEND experience

Team player

Excellent communicator

Organised

Professional

Confidentiality

Job description

Spinney Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8LD

Pay:

Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

13/11/2026

About this job

What skills and experience we're looking for We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teaching assistant to join our excellent primary school, and 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 in our newly established SEND base.

Who we are looking for: We are looking for an exceptional teaching assistant who:

• Likes working with children and has experience of supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• 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
• Understands confidentiality What the school offers its staff St Michael with St Thomas is a one form entry Church of England primary school which was judged to be Good with Outstanding features at the last Ofsted.

We nurture and care for our children in a Christian ethos, placing our children 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. "Children blossom at this school,"

• Ofsted, July 2023. What we can offer you: We can offer you:
• fantastic children with 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 school 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 Further details about the role

Application Process

School Visits: Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Closing Date & Shortlisting: Friday 13th November 2026 Interviews: w/b 16th November 2026 The Three Saints Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working within the trust to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching and barred list check will be completed for all applicants.

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.

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