Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Birchwood CE Primary School

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work within their EYFS, nurturing children and promoting excellent learning outcomes. The role offers a fixed term contract, term time only, beginning on November 4, 2025. Ideal candidates are team players who strive for excellence, communicate effectively, and engage actively in school life. A commitment to raising standards and a Christian ethos is essential.

Benefits

Access to high quality CPD

Supportive and inclusive ethos

Caring staff environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards, with belief that every child can thrive.
• Set high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• Be a team player supporting the school community.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and enable children to thrive within EYFS.
• Promote excellent teamwork to support children's learning outcomes.
• Engage in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Effective communication

Commitment to raising standards

Ability to embrace change

Engagement in school life

Job description

The role

Birchwood CE Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking staff on a fixed term contract, this is a 7 hour contract, term time only, plus inset days.

The role will commence on Tuesday 4 November 2025.

The role will be working within our EYFS to nurture, target and enable our children to thrive. This is an exciting time for our school and a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

In our last Ofsted, (January 2025) it was reported that we are a Good school. We are proud of this judgement and are looking to take the impact of our work to even higher levels so that what Birchwood C of E offers the education system will become more distinctive.

Applicants will need to:

• Strive for excellence in all that they do and believe in our Christian ethos
• Promote excellent teamwork skills to support our vision for developing children’s learning outcomes
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards, with a genuine belief that every child can achieve and thrive
• Set high expectations of learning and behaviour for all
• Reflect on practice and have the ability to embrace purposeful change
• Be a team player who will support the wider school community and activities
• Be able to communicate effectively at all levels with stakeholders.
• Engage in all aspects of school life

We can offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming, caring and fully inclusive ethos
• A committed, hardworking and supportive Headteacher and Governing Body
• Happy pupils who demonstrate excellent behaviour and first-rate attitudes to learning
• A caring and committed staff who strive to ensure all children achieve their potential
• Access to high quality CPD and support for your ongoing professional development.
• An exciting and effective Creative Curriculum

How to apply

Please visit Birchwood C of E Primary School website for the application pack. Visits to school can be arranged, please telephone Mrs Karen Tarbuck, Office Manager, to arrange an appointment on 01925 823316.

Please return application forms via email to Birchwood C of E Primary School e-mail address for the attention of Mr S Latham.

Birchwood C of E Primary School and Warrington Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further details can be found on the DBS website.

Key dates

Closing date for applications: Friday 26 September 2025 at 12 noon

Short listing: Monday 29 September 2025 – you will be contacted by telephone or by email as soon as a decision has been made.

Date for observations and interviews: Wednesday 01 October 2025

Further details and application form are available from the school website.