Level 3 Early Years Foundation Stage Teaching Assistant
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5DFThis job expired on 29 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
3 November 2025
Closing date
29 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 28.75 Hours per week. 39 weeks per year (Term Time +5 days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £17,119 - £20,740
What skills and experience we're looking for
Main Duties:
SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL
- Establish good working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
- Provide consistent support to all pupils, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs.
- Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/support Plans.
- Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher and other staff.
- Promote self-esteem and independence, employing strategies to recognise and reward achievement within established school procedure.
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance and direction of the teacher.
- Use specialist (curricular/learning) skills/training/experience to support pupils.
SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER
- Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against pre-determined learning objectives.
- Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports to the teacher as required, on pupil achievement, progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
- Be responsible for keeping and updating records in agreed format with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/records as requested.
- Promote positive values attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour in line with established school policy.
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
- Be aware of and comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality, behaviour and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person (as named in the policy concerned).
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Contribute to the school ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.
- Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support the achievement and progress of pupils.
- Attend and participate in regular meetings as appropriate.
- Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
- Establish own best practice and use to support others.
- Assist in the supervision, training and development of other classroom support staff.
- Assist with the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts, according to school policies and procedures and within working hours.
- Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
- Assist in the specific medical and care needs of children when specific training has been undertaken.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
- Support the delivery of agreed learning activities/learning programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil learning styles and individual needs.
- Support the delivery of literacy/numeracy programmes, effectively utilising all alternative learning opportunities to support extended development.
- Assist pupils to access learning activities through specialist support
- Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer the successful candidate:
- A friendly and supportive environment
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of our wonderful children
- Opportunities for continued professional development
The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated and friendly team, who work well together within a strong Christian Vision. An application form, job description and Candidate Information pack are available through visiting the school website https://www.crontonce.co.uk/vacancies/ or through visiting the Liverpool Diocese School’s Website http://www.ldst.org.uk/job-opportunities/
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cronton Church of England Primary Academy website
- Email address
- lesley.aldridge@ldst.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01514243881
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.
Arranging a visit to Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lesley.aldridge@ldst.org.uk.
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