Teaching Assistant Level 3

Allsaintsupton; Widnes; In loco; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

St Gerard's Catholic Primary & Nursery School in Widnes is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to work 22 hours per week (4 days: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 9.00am–3.00pm). The role starts November 2026, temporary until 20 July 2027, pending pre-employment checks.

A Level 3 TA qualification and Enhanced DBS are required for consideration. Applicants should be committed, caring and able to support learning, including phonics, and work effectively as part of a team within our Catholic ethos.

Competenze

• Must hold a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification.
• Experience working with children in Key Stage 2.
• Some experience of teaching phonics.
• Understanding of the teaching assistant role and ability to work as a team.
• Passionate about children's learning and able to role-model outstanding classroom practice.
• Committed to the school's Catholic ethos.

Mansioni

• Maintain high expectations and contribute to school improvement.
• Recent experience with children in Key Stage 2.
• Experience in teaching phonics.
• Understand TA role and work well in a team.
• Be passionate about learning and model best classroom practice.
• Support and uphold Catholic ethos.

Conoscenze

Phonics experience

Team player

Child development

Curriculum knowledge

Catholic ethos understanding

Formazione

Level 3 TA qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

Employer: St Gerard's Catholic Primary & Nursery School

Contract: Temporary

Working Pattern: Part Time

Hours: 22 hours per week. 4 days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm.

DBS Check: Yes

Closing Date: 21/10/2026 at 12:00

Reference: Pri/26/346666

St Gerard's Catholic Primary & Nursery School,Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 6DD.

St Gerard's would like to employ a Level 3 Teaching Assistant for 22 hours per week (working 5.5 hours per day for 4 days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm). Looking to start in November 2026 pending pre-employment checks, temporary expected until 20 July 2027.

Please note that applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification.

Are you a committed, caring and outstanding professional who could contribute to giving our children the best future possible? St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School are looking for Level 3 Teaching Assistant. Experience of working with children through a supportive approach is essential.

The successful applicant will:

• * Have high expectations and be committed to school improvement.
• * Have recent experience of working with children in Key Stage 2.
• * Have some experience of teaching phonics.
• * Have an understanding of the role of teaching assistant and able to work as a team.
• * Be passionate about children's learning and able to role-model all aspects of outstanding classroom practice.
• * Be supportive of the school's strong Catholic ethos.

St Gerard's offers:

• * Positive, happy children who enjoy learning and achieving high standards
• * A friendly and welcoming school
• * Dedicated, supportive staff
• * A warm welcoming and supportive community.

If successful, you will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service. Please note you are expected to complete the CES Application Form if you wish to be considered.

The Council and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange.

Closing date for applications: 21st October 2026 at 12 noon

Interview date: TBC