L2 Teaching Assistant
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DF7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,804.00 - £18,086.00 Annually (Actual)
L2 Teaching Assistant job summary
Title: Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term to July 2027)
Salary: NJC SCP 5-6 £25,583-£25,989 FTE (Actual Salary 28.75hpw £17,804-£18,086)
Hours: 29 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days)
Accountable to: Headteacher & SLT
Location: Cronton CE Primary School
Main Purpose
The Governors are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for pupils with SEND, as well as to work with groups of children under the direction of teaching or senior staff. The role includes supporting pupils with specific individual learning needs, enabling access to learning for all, and assisting with classroom management and behaviour strategies.
Main DutiesOrganisation
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Attend to children’s personal needs andrelated programmes, including first aid, welfare, social, health, physicalhygiene.
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Assist with liaising with parents.
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Assisting with classroom organisation andprovide support to the class teacher.
Service Provision Provide routine support in the classroom.To ensure the safety of all children by following necessary safeguarding procedures including updating the electronicreporting system (CPOMS)
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Where appropriate, ensure that targets from any support plans are met and any necessary recording undertaken.7
Follow directions given by the teacherincluding adapting any work to ensure that all children can access thecurriculum.
Liaise with staff in relation to the use ofthe Evolve Lunch Ordering System.
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Work with individuals and small groups as directed by the teacher. Support and Deliver the Read, Write inc. programme.Actively participate in the everydayclassroom routines and be sympathetic to the ethos of the school.
Encourage children to interact with othersand engage in activities.
Accompany staff and children on classvisits and visits to church.
Be aware of children’s problems / progressand report to senior staff.
As directed by the SENDCo deliver highquality interventions and groups following training.
As directed by SLT perform lunchtimesupervision duties.
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Following the guidelines given by SLT andclass teachers assist with the maintenance, updating and creation of walldisplays.
Manage children’s behaviour reporting difficulties.Using the whole school behaviour systems toreward good behaviour.
Support children to understandinstructions.
Undertake children’s record keeping asrequested.
Appreciate and support the role of otherprofessionals.
Relate well to children and adults.
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Work as a team.Act as a role model to children.
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Respond to children’s individual needs.
Participate in training and performance management.General Responsibilities
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Be aware of and comply with policies andprocedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, health and safety andsecurity, GDPR, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work andaims of the school.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
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Attend and participate in relevant trainingas required.
Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
Further information about the job
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Cronton Church of England Primary school is an outstanding 1 form entry school, with level access, located in the heart of Cronton village. We have a pre-school nursery that we are currently extending for 2 year old provision and run wraparound care on site to support parents.
Our mission is: “I can do everything through God who gives me strength”
To provide a wide range of outstanding educational and life experiences so that every child can attain their full potential within a happy and Christian environment based on Christian values.
WHAT WE HOPE TO ACHIEVE . . .
Based on the Christian faith, we aim to teach every child to be considerate and respectful of themselves, others and the environment with everyone leading by example and demonstrating our belief in the Christian values.
To make school a place of happy memories and enjoyable learning, where all children are given a chance to shine and to leave the school as well-rounded individuals prepared for the future.
To develop the children in our care by giving them wide ranging experiences so that they gain knowledge and understanding of the world around them and value the opportunities that they have.
To give the children a firm foundation in the skills needed to succeed by being literate, numerate, creative and to possess technology skills to discover information for themselves within a safe, purposeful and open learning environment. We have a well thought out and sequenced KEYS curriculum which is now fully embedded throughout the school. Extensive resources and the development of key learning attitudes enable ALL children to learn more and remember more, and in doing so unlock their knowledge. Our extended programme of enrichment activities fully supports our academic opportunities.
To develop the whole child so that they are confident and motivated to learn and develop their own individual abilities and talents to achieve success that is recognised and celebrated.
To involve parents in the partnership of their child’s education at our school and foster relationships that will support the development of their child. We aim to develop our own skills and knowledge as we recognise that learning is a lifelong journey and all staff are committed to their own development to benefit ourselves and the children we teach.
ETHOS AND VALUES
As a Church of England school, the foundation of our approach is the Christian faith. The school enjoys strong links with the church, and this allows everyone to learn about and practice Christian beliefs, and to take part in its community life. The school is committed to respecting the personal values and beliefs (religious or otherwise) of parents and children.
Our school values are underpinned by our Christian beliefs and values for life. The eighteen carefully chosen Christian Values which are Generosity, Justice, Wisdom, Compassion, Forgiveness, Trust, Service, Humility, Friendship, Responsibility, Resilience, Perseverance, Courage, Creativity, Hope, Respect, Truthfulness and Peace. These are taught on a three year cycle with six values in each cycle.
The Governors and staff of Cronton C. E. School have aims for the children linked to our school motto “BEST”.
Believe - to have faith in God, oneself and others
Enjoy - to be happy, secure, confident and independent.
Succeed - for every child to be well motivated, develop their potential and experience success.
Together - to be part of the community, locally, nationally and globally; to be well mannered, disciplined, sociable, caring and respectful.
Education at Cronton CE Primary School is a partnership between the home, the school and the church. We aim to make the school a warm, inviting and welcoming place, where children can feel secure and where parents are valued.
We aim to develop children’s spiritual maturity enabling them to take responsibility for their own actions and to understand the needs of others. Giving children opportunities to reflect with awe and wonder on what they learn in school and the world around them and fostering their spiritual development. Throughout their time at Cronton C. E. School children are encouraged to express experiences, feelings, questions and ideas in their own words.
We believe that the school is both happy and welcoming, and that the education the children receive is of an extremely high standard. We foster a caring attitude in all who attend the school.
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