Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8LD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9703c92b-8083-405a-97b0-522d05367452 |
Summary
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 special needs 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
• Promotes positive behaviour
• Is hard working and conscientious
• Is an excellent communicator
• Is organised and efficient
• Is friendly and flexible
• Is professional and positive
• Understands confidentiality
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 the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
We can offer you:
• fantastic childrenwith 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
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.
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 special needs 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
• Promotes positive behaviour
• Is hard working and conscientious
• Is an excellent communicator
• Is organised and efficient
• Is friendly and flexible
• Is professional and positive
• Understands confidentiality
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 the school offers its staff
What we can offer you:
We can offer you:
• fantastic childrenwith 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
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.