Early Years/KS1 Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Willow Tree Primary School, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4LZ

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 November 2026

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 26.25 hours per week (44.6 weeks pa)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403 - £28,142

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teaching assistant to join our rapidly improving primary school, 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.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an exceptional teaching assistant who

• Likes working with children
• 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

What the school offers its staff

Willow Tree is a one form entry primary school which has recently joined The Three Saints Academy Trust and is on a journey of rapid school improvement. We nurture and care for our children, placing our pupils 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.

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 Trust 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 information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

L2 TA advert - Sept 2026.docx - 217 KB (opens in new tab)

Level_2_Job_Description (1).doc - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

TEACHING ASSISTANT PERSON SPECIFICATION L2 (1).doc - 3.18 MB (opens in new tab)

TSANonTeachingStaff-Application.pdf - 216 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding Trust Policy - 2024-09.pdf - 799 KB (opens in new tab)

About Willow Tree Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Willow Tree Primary School website
• Email address: sarah.makin@three-saints.org.uk
• Phone number: 01744 678730
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willow-tree-primary-school-wa9-4lz

Arranging a visit to Willow Tree Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarah.makin@three-saints.org.uk.

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